Gaza: Israel says it recovered bodies of 2 hostages

The news came as Israel claimed aid centers in Gaza will reopen today. Meanwhile, the German foreign minister is welcoming his Israeli counterpart.

• Israel says it has recovered the bodies of two individuals abducted by the Islamist militant group Hamas
• Israel also claimed that aid distribution centers in the war-torn enclave of Gaza would reopen on Thursday
• Distribution has been hampered by Israel blocking traditional aid organizations and three shootings by the Israeli military at aid centers
• Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar traveled to Berlin Thursday to meet with German FM Johann Wadephul

This blog has now closed. Read below for a round-up of the main developments on Israel and the crisis in the Middle East on Thursday, June 5: