**Ceasefire Allows Aid to Flow into Gaza Amid Ongoing Tensions** As a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas takes effect, aid is beginning to reach the Gaza Strip. Many Palestinians are returning to their homes to assess the damage from the two-year conflict. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump visited Israel and Egypt to mark the start of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire. This agreement coincides with the return of 20 living hostages and the release of approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Hamas has returned the remains of seven of the 28 hostages believed to have died during or after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that one of the remains handed over does not correspond to any of the hostages. In the latest developments, Israel is preparing to receive more remains of hostages on Wednesday, although the exact number has not been disclosed. The situation in Gaza remains dire, with the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry reporting at least 25 Palestinian deaths due to Israeli attacks in the past 24 hours. This includes 16 bodies recovered from the rubble. The ministry stated, "A number of victims remain trapped under the rubble and on the roads, as ambulance and civil defense teams are still unable to reach them." Since the conflict began, the ministry estimates that at least 67,938 Palestinians have died. The IDF confirmed that one of the four bodies returned by Hamas does not match any of the hostages. The IDF stated, "Following the completion of examinations at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, the fourth body handed over to Israel by Hamas does not match any of the hostages. Hamas is required to make all necessary efforts to return the deceased hostages." Meanwhile, the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza remains closed, according to Israeli officials. An Israeli security official clarified, "The defense establishment clarifies that, contrary to reports, the Rafah Crossing did not open today. Preparations are ongoing for its opening for the exit and entry of Gazans only." Aid is still entering Gaza through other crossings, including the Kerem Shalom crossing, where Israeli security forces are inspecting supplies before they enter the territory. International aid organizations, including the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, have called on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza. The U.N. agency stated, "We have enough food for the entire population for three months waiting in Egypt and Jordan. There’s no more time to lose -- we need a green light to start bringing in UNRWA’s supplies immediately so our teams can deliver them to people in need." As the ceasefire continues, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, with ongoing calls for increased aid and support for the affected population.