Senior Trump administration advisers said Wednesday evening they have not witnessed any violations of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and are urging patience as efforts to retrieve bodies of hostages have extended beyond the initial 72-hour time frame.

Two senior U.S. advisers, speaking on the condition of anonymity, briefed reporters on progress of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip, as cracks emerge in the ceasefire that was put in place last week.

“We're not at the point yet where anyone feels like the agreement has been violated,” a senior U.S. adviser said.

Tensions are rising in Israel, as Hamas has delivered bodies of hostages in multiple handoffs, reportedly claiming that it needs more time to retrieve bodies amid the physical devastation of the Gaza Strip.

Hamas has so far delivered the bodies of nine hostages. Israel said one body did not match any identification of the deceased hostages after forensic testing.

“We've heard a lot of people saying, 'Well, Hamas violated the deal, because not all the bodies have been........

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