Netanyahu Plans Emergency Meeting After Hamas Returns Misidentified Hostage Remains

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened an emergency meeting with top security officials following revelations that the remains handed over by Hamas were those of Israeli hostage Ofir Tzarfati, whose body had already been returned and buried years earlier, marking a clear violation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israeli forensic experts confirmed the remains did not belong to any of the 13 deceased hostages still held in Gaza, fueling frustration over Hamas's deliberate delay in returning the remaining bodies as part of the ceasefire terms. In response, Israel is considering several options, including expanding the "Yellow Line" to place more of the Gaza Strip under IDF control to leverage compliance. Netanyahu's decision comes amid ongoing tensions and calls from opposition figures like Blue and White party chairman Benny Gantz for a harsh response to Hamas's actions. Families of fallen hostages have expressed outrage, criticizing the ceasefire deal for lacking sufficient incentives for Hamas to transfer all bodies. The developments highlight the ongoing challenges and complexities in enforcing the ceasefire and addressing hostage recovery amid broader conflict dynamics.