A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza appears to have survived its first major test as Israel and Hamas affirmed their commitment to the deal after two Israeli soldiers were killed in the enclave on Sunday,

An Israeli security official says the transfer of aid into the territory is halted “until further notice” after a Hamas ceasefire violation.

Israel has accused Hamas of already violating the ceasefire deal by withholding the bodies of the remaining deceased hostages thought to have died during or after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Hamas has said the return of the remaining bodies "may take some time" due to the destruction.

Israel has identified the remains two hostages on Sunday after Hamas handed over their bodies to the Red Cross Saturday night.

Protesters have marched near the Israeli consulate in New York City over issues including the drafting of ultra-Orthodox Jews into Israel’s military.

Hamas will hand over the bodies of two Israeli hostages, the armed wing of the militant group said on Saturday. The exchange is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. ET).