US Vice President JD Vance stated that the Gaza ceasefire implementation proceeds better than anticipated and warned that Hamas faces obliteration without cooperation. President Donald Trump declared Middle Eastern allies stand ready to deploy heavy forces into Gaza if Hamas continues hostile actions. Vance arrived in Israel to advance negotiations on permanent war resolution after violence on Sunday threatened the 12-day truce when Hamas killed two Israeli soldiers and Israeli strikes killed dozens of Palestinians.
Trump dispatched Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to maintain momentum for phase two of his 20-point peace plan. The plan requires establishing an interim Palestinian government, deploying international forces, withdrawing Israeli troops, and disarming Hamas. Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya affirmed commitment to the ceasefire despite Israel demanding the return of all deceased hostages before joining talks. Thirteen of 28 bodies have been returned since the truce began on Oct. 10.
Trump dispatched Vance and envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to maintain momentum for phase two of his 20-point peace plan. The plan requires establishing an interim Palestinian government, deploying international forces, withdrawing Israeli troops, and disarming Hamas. Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya affirmed commitment to the ceasefire despite Israel demanding the return of all deceased hostages before joining talks. Thirteen of 28 bodies have been returned since the truce began on Oct. 10.
