Trump's advisors: No violations of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and efforts continue to recover the hostages' bodies.

Two senior advisors to U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains intact, despite field tensions and delays in the delivery of some hostages' bodies. The advisors explained that efforts to recover the bodies are progressing slowly due to the extent of the destruction in the Gaza Strip, urging patience as negotiations continue through intermediaries.

In a briefing to reporters on Wednesday evening, the prominent advisors – who requested anonymity – stated that the Trump administration is monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire, with one of them affirming: "We have not yet reached a stage where anyone feels that the agreement has been violated." He added that Hamas has committed to the aspect concerning the release of living hostages, and that there is an existing mechanism to deal with the recovery of bodies, in coordination with intermediaries and Israeli intelligence information.

So far, Hamas has delivered the bodies of nine hostages, while Israeli authorities reported that one of the bodies does not match the forensic data of the known hostages. This raised questions about Hamas's commitment to the agreement, but the advisors emphasized that the original agreement focused on living hostages, and that efforts are underway to recover the remaining bodies "in good faith."

Concerns Rise Over Targeting of Civilians

In contrast, the two U.S. officials expressed their concern over reports that Hamas has been targeting Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip as part of retaliatory campaigns against rival armed groups. Despite Trump's statements in which he expressed understanding of what he described as "operations to reassert control" on the ground, U.S. Central Command leader Admiral Brad Cooper stressed the need to stop the violence immediately.

Cooper stated in an official statement: "We strongly urge Hamas to cease violence against innocent civilians in Gaza," emphasizing that Central Command is closely monitoring the situation through a joint command center in Israel that includes about 200 American soldiers.

Plan to Establish "Safe Zones"

As part of U.S. efforts to support stability, Trump's advisors revealed an initiative to create "safe zones" within the Gaza Strip behind Israeli military positions, known as the "yellow line," aimed at providing a safe haven for Palestinians fleeing conflict areas. One advisor explained that this idea has been welcomed by the Israeli side and is currently under study and implementation.

Future of Gaza: Peace Council and Technocrat Plan

Politically, the United States is seeking to form a technocratic government to manage the Gaza Strip after the current phase ends, amid warnings that Hamas could regain its military control in the absence of an alternative security force. Efforts are underway to establish an "international stabilization force" to ensure there is no security vacuum in the upcoming phase.

In this context, the two U.S. officials clarified that several unnamed parties have expressed a desire to participate in the civil administration of Gaza. The "Peace Council," chaired by Trump and reportedly including prominent figures such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, will be responsible for selecting suitable candidates for positions in the new Palestinian governance structure.

During his recent visit to the Middle East, Trump stated that the council is still being formed, and the goal is to reach a governance model that achieves stability and prevents armed factions from resurfacing.