Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations, Rafah border reopening eyed but no date set
Israel said on Thursday (October 16, 2025) it was preparing for the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt to let Palestinians in and out, but set no date as it traded blame with Hamas over violations of the U.S.-mediated ceasefire. A row over the return of bodies of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza…