New tensions between Israel and Hamas are raising doubts about prospects for second phase of cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza.

Hamas is set to free six more Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip. The release scheduled for Saturday would also involve freeing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

Israel is saying it will not withdraw from the strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for by the ceasefire after Hamas released the remains of four hostages in exchange for over 600 Palestinian prisoners.

President Donald Trump posted to his Truth Social account late Tuesday an apparently AI-generated video that offers a splashy vision of his plan to transform the Gaza Strip into an enclave of resorts and skyscrapers — including a Trump-branded hotel in what it calls “Trump Gaza.

One scene from the video, whose origins are unclear, shows President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sitting shirtless at a pool with drinks. Hamas condemned it as “disgraceful.”

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