Hamas, Israel and Vance
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Israel, West Bank and J. D. Vance
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Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent end to the war. They acknowledge the next phase poses serious challenges.
In an extensive interview published by Time, Trump gave readers insight into the behind-the-scenes discussions that led to the start of the ceasefire agreement.
KIRYAT GAT, Israel (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday toured a U.S.-led center in Israel overseeing the Gaza ceasefire, as the Trump administration worked to set up an international security force in the territory and shore up the tenuous truce between Israel and Hamas.
President Trump threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it continues to violate a ceasefire the US helped broker between the militant group and Israel.
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,
Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that the United States and allies face a tough task disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as Washington sought to reassure Israel over the next steps in its ambitious ceasefire deal.
The vice president said that while he can't have "100% certainty that it's going to work," he has "great optimism the ceasefire is going to hold."
The recovery of Aryeh Zalmanovich and Master Sergeant Tamir Adar's remains means Hamas has returned 15 out of 28 deceased Israeli hostages.
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