Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 09:40am on 21 Feb 2025,Friday International
The remains of four Israeli hostages, including Shiri Bibas and her two children, Ariel and Kfir, have been returned to Israel. Hamas claims they were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The United Nations rights chief condemned the public display of bodies in Gaza as a violation of international law. Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed sorrow and sought forgiveness for failing to protect citizens during the attack. Hamas has indicated readiness to release all remaining hostages if the Gaza ceasefire agreement advances to its second phase. Arab states have scheduled an emergency summit on March 4 to discuss post-war reconstruction in Gaza, opposing a US plan for the region. Additionally, regional Saudi meetings aim to consolidate an Arab response to the war and the US proposals.
