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Last Israeli Hostage Identified as Focus Shifts to Hamas

1/28/2026

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Gvili Identified, Netanyahu Responds

Ran Gvili, last Israeli hostage in Gaza, was identified in a mass grave.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the focus will shift to disarming Hamas.
In the West Bank, masked assailants attacked Palestinian vehicles and a woman in Bir Zeit.
Human rights activists reported assaults by right-wing activists near Nablus, and journalist access to Gaza remains restricted.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed neutrality regarding Iran actions to maintain stability.

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IDF Counterterrorism Success

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted about 80 counterterrorism operations in the West Bank over the past year, contributing to a 78% drop in Palestinian terrorism.
Israeli officials argue sovereignty over the West Bank is essential for national security.
Experts warn relinquishing control could endanger Israel's safety amid regional instability.
Former U.S. officials say a two-state solution is increasingly unviable, though discussions about Palestinian statehood persist.

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Israeli Forces Escalate

Israeli forces intensified operations in the West Bank, resulting in the fatal shooting of a Palestinian man, Ammar Hijazi, near Ramallah.
This escalation coincides with increased violence from settlers and a government push to expand settlements, undermining the two-state solution.
Israel's Supreme Court has been informed that critically ill patients from Gaza will not be allowed to seek treatment in the West Bank or East Jerusalem due to security concerns.
Human rights groups argue this policy denies essential medical care to many in Gaza, where the health system is severely strained.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, initiated a peace process between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), establishing the Palestinian Authority for limited self-governance in parts of the West Bank and Gaza. However, ongoing violence, settlement expansion, and political opposition have undermined the accords, complicating efforts for a viable two-state solution and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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Gvili Identified, Netanyahu Responds

Ran Gvili, last Israeli hostage in Gaza, was identified in a mass grave.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the focus will shift to disarming Hamas.
In the West Bank, masked assailants attacked Palestinian vehicles and a woman in Bir Zeit.
Human rights activists reported assaults by right-wing activists near Nablus, and journalist access to Gaza remains restricted.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) reaffirmed neutrality regarding Iran actions to maintain stability.

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