A fragile Gaza ceasefire is tested after Israel and Hamas swap detainees and hostages [View all]
Source: NPR
"... In a further complication, the United Nations' humanitarian office in Gaza said it was notified by an Israeli military agency that Israel would reduce the amount of aid allowed into Gaza because Hamas had not handed over the bodies of all 24 deceased hostages believed to still be held in Gaza. U.N. humanitarian office spokesperson Olga Cherevko also told reporters that Gaza crossings were closed Tuesday. Israel did not comment on the moves.
... The World Health Organization said 15,600 patients need urgent medical evacuation in Gaza and noted it needed to scale up treatment for malnutrition. It said more than 15,000 Palestinians have had limbs amputated due to war injuries. With winter coming, hundreds of thousands of tents will be needed for temporary shelter.
... The World Bank in February estimated it would take $53 billion in reconstruction funds. Israeli attacks have severely damaged or destroyed most infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, water treatment and electricity plants.
Although it is unclear who will pay for or oversee reconstruction, President Trump — who in the past has suggested clearing Gaza's coast of Palestinians to allow international investors to buy beachfront property — referred in his remarks at the summit to wealthy nations...."
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