Vance voices 'great optimism' for Gaza truce on Israel visit
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As Vance arrives to bolster the Gaza ceasefire, how committed are Hamas and Netanyahu to peace?
As Trump's top envoys try to bolster the Gaza ceasefire, an insider questions both Netanyahu's and Hamas' commitment to peace.
Israel on Thursday accused Hamas of not complying with the cease-fire terms to return all of the hostages to Gaza. While all of the live hostages have returned home, Israel is awaiting the handover of the bodies of the deceased hostages. As of Tuesday morning, 13 bodies have been returned to Israel, with 15 still in Gaza.
The future is not clear for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and its phases after weekend flareups in the region.
Israel launched a wave of attacks on Gaza after accusing Palestinian militants of attacking its forces across cease-fire lines. Both sides say they are still committed to the truce.
The oldest hostage held by Hamas following the October 7 attacks was among the remains of two of the deceased handed over by Hamas on Tuesday
U.S. military creates Civil-Military Coordination Center near Gaza to oversee ceasefire implementation and facilitate humanitarian assistance from international partners.
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Trump claims Middle East nations could 'straighten' out Hamas in Gaza, as Vance visits Israel
The US president says a "heavy force" could go into Gaza "if Hamas continues to act badly", as the vice-president is expected to push Netanyahu on long-term peace negotiations.