Israel reportedly pulls back from threat to slash aid entering Gaza | First Thing

Rafah crossing will be allowed to open, say reports, after Hamas hands over more remains of hostages. Plus, gaffes made by world leaders when they think no one is listening

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Israel will allow Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt to open and will not cut the amount of humanitarian aid entering the devastated Palestinian territory, Israel’s public broadcaster Kan has reported, after Hamas handed over more remains of hostages.

What has Donald Trump said about Hamas? The US president said Hamas will be forced to disarm after questions swirled around the group’s status following the signing of a peace deal meant to bring an end to the war in Gaza.

Why else is Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) in the news? Debbie Brockman, a US citizen and a WGN employee, was arrested on Friday by federal agents during an operation in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood. Videos show Brockman being forced to the ground by two agents before she is handcuffed and put in a van. Attorneys representing Brockman say the incident “should be alarming and horrifying to every person in this country”.

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