Overview
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reinforce the U.S.-brokered pact after Israeli strikes followed an incident in Rafah that killed two IDF soldiers and, according to Gaza authorities, left dozens dead.
- Israel said it has renewed enforcement of the ceasefire, reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing for inspected aid, and begun installing concrete markers to clearly demarcate the Yellow Line inside Gaza.
- Hamas denied responsibility for the Rafah attack, reaffirmed its commitment to the truce, and returned another hostage’s body via the Red Cross, bringing the total remains handed over to 13 of the 28 pledged.
- President Trump said the ceasefire remains in effect, warned Hamas it would be “eradicated” if it violates the agreement, and stated U.S. troops would not be deployed as other countries and Israel stand ready to act.
- Vice President J.D. Vance is expected in Israel on Tuesday as mediators press next-phase issues, including Hamas disarmament, further Israeli withdrawals, and an internationally backed governance and stabilization plan for Gaza.