U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to discuss advancing a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Vance emphasized that the U.S. views Israel as an ally and partner, not a vassal state, aiming to ease Israeli concerns about potential U.S. dictation of terms. Netanyahu echoed these sentiments, acknowledging that while the allies share common values, differences in opinion exist as they work towards implementing the ceasefire.
A significant point of discussion and concern for Israel is the proposed international security force in Gaza, which could potentially limit the Israeli military's operational freedom. Vance stated that discussions are ongoing regarding the composition of this force, with countries like Turkey and Indonesia being considered as contributors. He expressed optimism about the difficult task ahead, which involves disarming Hamas, rebuilding Gaza, and ensuring Israel's security.
The meetings occurred as Israel announced the identification of two more hostages killed during the October 7th attack. Since the ceasefire began, the remains of 15 hostages have been returned to Israel. Meanwhile, Gaza's Health Ministry reported the return of 30 Palestinian bodies, some of which allegedly showed evidence of torture, prompting calls for investigation.
In Gaza, a Palestinian nongovernmental organization reported an armed takeo... download the app to read more
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