Tension Between Washington and Tel Aviv Over the Remains of Israeli Prisoners in Gaza

SadaNews - The Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that the United States rejected an Israeli request to set a deadline for the return of the remains of several Israeli prisoners held in the Gaza Strip.

This rejection comes amid American concerns that any escalation or additional pressure could lead to the collapse of existing agreements between the concerned parties.

In a related context, the Hebrew newspaper reported that Israel has prevented the entry of 81 members of Turkish rescue teams into Gaza, a move that raised questions about its humanitarian and political motives, especially given the urgent need for aid in the stricken sector.

Israeli intelligence estimates indicate that Hamas does not know the whereabouts of the remains of five Israeli prisoners.

Yedioth stated that Israel seeks to impose additional sanctions on Hamas to pressure them regarding the prisoners, but the United States opposes this move, considering that it could lead to the collapse of existing understandings and exacerbate the humanitarian situation in Gaza.