CENTCOM released a video showing suspected Hamas operatives looting an aid truck delivering humanitarian assistance to Gazans. The video, which has been leaked, allegedly depicts the theft of supplies from the convoy. Hamas has since denounced the video, calling it a “baseless cover-up.” The incident took place as the aid trucks entered Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing.
New drone footage released by US Central Command purportedly depicts suspected Hamas terrorists looting a humanitarian aid convoy in the Gaza Strip. The video shows the hijacking of a truck transporting aid intended for Palestinians. This incident occurred during a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The footage highlights ongoing challenges in delivering humanitarian assistance to those in need.
In a poignant development, the Red Cross facilitated the transport of the remains of a deceased hostage from Gaza City on October 27, 2025. The handover occurred as part of a ceasefire agreement and exchange involving hostages and prisoners between Hamas and Israel. The hostage had been held captive in Gaza since the devastating October 7, 2023, attack. This transfer highlights the ongoing efforts to address the human cost of the conflict and achieve a resolution.
The Israeli military conducted a strike on Gaza, targeting “terrorist infrastructure” in the northern Gaza Strip, citing weapons storage intended for attacks on IDF soldiers. This action followed reports of an Israeli soldier’s death due to “enemy fire” in Rafah, prompting Benjamin Netanyahu to order the strikes. Despite the strikes, the IDF maintains its commitment to the ceasefire agreement and vowed to respond to any violations, while Qatar expressed disappointment and frustration over the escalation. The U.S. President has also stated that the recent attacks will not jeopardize the ceasefire.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani stated that the attack on Israeli soldiers in Gaza, which resulted in a fatality, was a violation of the US-brokered ceasefire, though he stopped short of directly blaming Hamas. Al-Thani mentioned that Hamas offered conflicting statements regarding the incident, which occurred in the Rafah area, with one claim being that the responsible gunmen had lost communication with Hamas leadership. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and noted that mediators are pushing Hamas and all Palestinian factions towards disarmament. The Prime Minister also addressed the treatment of Palestinian prisoners in Israel, criticizing the actions of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and calling for accountability regarding the treatment of prisoners.
Following a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel conducted further strikes in Gaza, killing at least two people and prompting doubts about their compliance with the truce. The attacks, some of the deadliest in the conflict, resulted in numerous casualties, including children, and led to accusations of targeting civilian areas and violating the ceasefire. Although the Israeli military stated they were responding to threats and would continue upholding the ceasefire agreement, these actions prompted responses from both sides. Despite diplomatic efforts, the situation remained tense as both sides maintained that they were committed to the ceasefire.
Following accusations of ceasefire violations by Hamas, including the delayed handover of a recovered hostage’s remains, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered “powerful strikes” in Gaza. Witnesses reported explosions and tank fire in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah. The strikes came after Hamas reportedly opened fire on Israeli forces in southern Gaza, marking a potential escalation in the fragile three-week ceasefire, which included the exchange of living hostages for Palestinian prisoners and the search for remaining hostage bodies.
The recently agreed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, initiated roughly three weeks prior, aimed to facilitate the release of hostages held by Hamas and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. The deal, announced earlier in the month, mirrored key aspects of a proposed peace plan, including provisions for increased aid to Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners. Despite the agreement, the ceasefire has been fragile, with instances of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Hamas’s delayed return of deceased hostages. A previous ceasefire earlier this year failed following Israeli airstrikes, triggered by Hamas’s alleged reluctance to release hostages.
A recent IDF drone recorded Hamas operatives in Gaza City removing the body of a slain Israeli captive, burying it, and then contacting the Red Cross. Knesset member Zvi Sukkot confirmed this, alleging it violates agreements and is a propaganda tactic. This incident, captured on drone footage, contradicts Hamas’ claims of not knowing the location of all slain captives, potentially disproving their commitment to returning all bodies. Following this, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to convene a meeting to discuss sanctions against Hamas, including potential expansion of IDF control in Gaza.
In a shocking display, Hamas staged a fake “discovery” of the partial remains of hostage Ofir Tzarfati, who was previously recovered by the IDF, while failing to return the bodies of the remaining deceased hostages. The IDF documented Hamas operatives burying and then unearthing Tzarfati’s remains in front of the Red Cross, a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement. Israeli officials and families of the hostages have condemned Hamas’s actions, with some calling for a halt to commitments under the agreement and a more forceful response. Potential retaliatory measures include expanding control over territory in Gaza to pressure Hamas to comply.
John Q. Hosedrinker