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IDF Chief Tours Gaza With U.S. Delegation Ahead of Hostage Returns

The visit signaled active U.S.–Israel planning to implement the ceasefire’s hostage-return provisions.

Overview

  • IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir led a Gaza field tour with CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, according to an IDF statement.
  • The delegation inspected the Returning Hostages Center at Re’im Base, where preparations are underway to receive those released.
  • IDF officials said the Re’im facility will provide initial health assessments for returnees following their release.
  • Zamir and Cooper held a joint panel with senior IDF commanders to review the operational picture across nearby and distant arenas under the ceasefire framework.
  • The IDF reported continuous coordination with CENTCOM to plan and implement the agreement in a way that ensures Israel’s security, describing the meeting as reinforcing close operational ties.