Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, sparking concern over the fragile ceasefire in the besieged Palestinian territory. According to reports, Israel has violated the truce 47 times since it was declared, resulting in the deaths of at least 38 Palestinians. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces continue military activities in areas such as Shejaiya, al-Tuffah, and Khan Younis, while Palestinians are still barred from Beit Lahia and Beit Hanoun. Netanyahu claimed the border cannot reopen because Hamas has yet to return the bodies of all Israeli hostages. Palestinian groups argue the decision breaches the ceasefire agreement, which included reopening Rafah and allowing humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. Hamas warned that continued border closures could delay the handover of hostages’ remains, further complicating the already strained truce.