TEL AVIV, Oct. 15 -- Israel is expected to reopen the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday, allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza under a US-backed ceasefire deal following two years of devastating conflict. The agreement, part of a larger peace framework supported by US President Donald Trump, aims to ease Gaza's humanitarian crisis while ensuring continued negotiations over hostage remains and prisoner exchanges.

According to Israeli media, the reopening decision comes amid discussions surrounding Hamas's ongoing return of hostages' bodies under the swap agreement. So far, Hamas has handed over eight bodies, seven of which have been identified, while 20 others remain in Gaza. Domestic pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues...