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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, violence persists in Gaza, with Israeli violations and Palestinian casualties rising. Efforts by US and Egyptian mediators face obstacles, especially over Hamas disarmament. Humanitarian conditions worsen as aid access remains limited and heavy rains cause flooding and displacement.
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Israel is intensifying efforts to locate and recover the remains of hostage Ran Gvili, believed to be in Gaza. Recent searches have yet to find his body, which remains a key issue for advancing a ceasefire and future negotiations. The search is ongoing amid political and military tensions.
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Israeli forces continue raids and airstrikes across Gaza and the West Bank, violating the ceasefire. Heavy rainfall worsens humanitarian conditions in Gaza, with casualties and destruction rising. Israel's court rulings support ongoing investigations into war crimes, while border crossings and remains exchanges are slowly resuming.
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New Israeli regulations for NGOs, effective from January 2026, threaten to halt vital humanitarian aid in Gaza. Over a dozen groups have already been rejected, risking a collapse in medical and basic services amid ongoing conflict and severe shortages.
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After nearly 20 days of fighting, Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire on December 31, 2025. Eighteen Cambodian soldiers were released and returned home, marking a step toward peace amid longstanding border disputes. The conflict has displaced over a million people and caused dozens of deaths.
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Palestinian detainees face systematic enforced disappearances and deaths in Israeli custody, while Gaza's civilians endure freezing temperatures, medical shortages, and aid restrictions amid ongoing conflict. Recent deaths, power outages, and aid bans highlight worsening conditions and international concern.
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Three months into the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire, Hamas continues to strengthen its governance despite rejection of disarmament. Israel remains skeptical of Hamas's disarmament plans, and discussions about integrating Hamas police into a future government are ongoing, with potential military action likely if disarmament is not achieved.
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As of February 2026, Israel has returned the bodies of over 360 Palestinians to Gaza, including 15 recently handed over following the recovery of the last Israeli hostage, police officer Ran Gvili. The remains are being examined at al-Shifa Hospital amid challenges identifying many victims. This exchange marks the completion of the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire, with tensions and violence persisting in the region.
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The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has partially reopened after over two years, allowing limited medical evacuations and return of some residents. The move follows a ceasefire and US-backed peace efforts, but restrictions and security concerns persist, raising questions about long-term stability and humanitarian access.
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Recent prisoner exchanges in Syria, facilitated by the ICRC, mark a significant step in easing sectarian conflict in Sweida. Damascus released 61 Druze detainees in exchange for 25 government personnel, amid ongoing tensions and negotiations over the region's future stability.