Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is not a protectorate of the United States and will determine its own security, ahead of a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Netanyahu's remarks aimed to alleviate concerns about an international security force in Gaza potentially limiting Israel's ability to act against future threats. Vance acknowledged the difficulty of the situation but expressed optimism about achieving peace and rebuilding Gaza, while also meeting with relatives of Israeli hostages. The U.S. Secretary of State is also scheduled to visit Israel.
The fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement continues to face uncertainties regarding the deployment of an international security force and the future governance of the territory. Officials are discussing the composition of the security force, with potential contributions from countries like Turkey and Indonesia, while Britain is sending military officers to assist in monitoring.
In parallel developments, Israel announced the identification of two more hostage bodies handed over by the Red Cross, bringing the total to 15 since the ceasefire began. Gaza's Health Ministry reported the return of 30 Palestinian bodies, some of which allegedly showed signs of torture, prompting calls for a... download the app to read more
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