Vice President Vance in Israel for ceasefire in Gaza

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Vance visits Israel and says Gaza's fragile ceasefire is going better than expected
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and other envoys projected optimism Tuesday about Gaza 's fragile ceasefire agreement, calling progress better than anticipated as they visited a new center in Israel for civilian and military cooperation.

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Vance downplays concerns over ceasefire in visit to Israel as Trump administration officials privately worry
Vice President JD Vance in Israel for ceasefire in Gaza
Trump threatens ‘fast, furious and brutal’ end to Hamas, says US allies ready to visit Gaza with ‘heavy force’
US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning for Hamas to “do what is right” — threatening a “fast, furious and brutal” end for the militant group.

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Trump warns Hamas of ‘fast, furious & brutal’ strike amid push on next Gaza truce steps
'Fast, furious, and brutal!' Trump warns Hamas as Gaza ceasefire hangs by thread; Middle East on alert
Trump Declares Muslim Nations ‘Ready To Storm’ Gaza With ‘Heavy Force’ To ‘Straighten Out Hamas’
Arab nations, including Indonesia under President Prabowo Subianto, have pledged military support, with 20,000 troops and aircraft ready to assist in securing Gaza.

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Trump says Middle East allies ready to 'straighten out Hamas' if asked; warns of ‘fast, furious, brutal’ end
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Israel maintaining control deeper inside Gaza than expected, new boundary markers suggest

Israel has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Mass funeral held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoner remains returned by Israel as Palestinian officials allege signs of torture

A collective funeral ceremony was held Wednesday in Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza, for 54 unidentified Palestinians whose bodies were returned from Israel, the Palestinian Civil Defense (PCD) reported.

Accused Hamas conspirator pleads not guilty in Louisiana to allegedly helping with Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel

Muhtadi​, a man accused of participating in Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack in Israel, pleaded guilty on Wednesday.

American 'Bibisitters' try to keep the Israel-Hamas truce on track

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.

Experts slam UN court ruling on Israel, warn opinion is also 'a real danger to the US'

International Court of Justice issues non-binding ruling requiring Israel to cooperate with UNRWA despite the U.N. agency's alleged Hamas connections.

Israel-Gaza live updates: Vance arrives at Netanyahu's office

Signs of abuse, beating, handcuffing, and blindfolding, and hanging on the neck were seen on the returned bodies, according to the Gaza Media Office and the Gaza Ministry of Health. Rejecting reports of any torture signs,

Pressure mounts for Trump to secure release of U.S. teen held by Israel

As Rubio visits Israel, family members and lawmakers push Trump to demand the return of 16-year-old Mohammed Ibrahim of Florida, detained eight months without trial.

Where Does the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Stand?

The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, which took hold on Oct. 10, remains in place as of Wednesday afternoon, local time, despite reports of clashes in Gaza and accusations of violations from both sides.
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