Gaza, J.D. Vance and the ceasefire
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Vice President JD Vance said a Knesset vote was an "insult." Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later Thursday.
A Palestinian vet was killed by Israeli troops as he returned to his home in northern Gaza after the ceasefire took effect, his employer has said. Dr Mu’ath Abu Rukbeh, who was described as a “kind” and “exceptional” vet,
One complication for doctors at Nasser Hospital now is determining which of the returned bodies are Hamas fighters killed in combat, which are civilians and which are detainees who died in Israeli custody.
None of this means the ceasefire is about to collapse. Even though there will no doubt be further violations, for now a mix of self-interest and American pressure should ensure that Israel and Hamas remain party to the deal.
A round of violence on Sunday was short-lived, but analysts expect more tensions between Israel and Palestinian militants that will put the truce under strain.
After Israel-Hamas clashes test Trump's Gaza peace deal, his top negotiators return to the region to shore up the ceasefire.
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Gaza ceasefire stands on brink of collapse as Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas
The Gaza ceasefire stands on the brink of collapse as President Donald Trump issues a chilling ultimatum to Hamas — warning that any violation of the truce will trigger a “fast, furious, and brutal” response.