Overview
- In Oval Office and White House remarks, Trump said Hamas could be taken care of very quickly and even "put out in two minutes" if it violates the U.S.-backed deal.
- He posted that allied Middle East countries told him they would enter Gaza with heavy force at his request, and he touted support from "59 countries" for a broader peace framework.
- Vice President J.D. Vance, visiting Israel, said that if Hamas does not cooperate under the administration’s 20-point plan, "Hamas is going to be obliterated."
- Israel and Hamas say they remain committed to the truce, but Israel reports receiving 13 of the 28 pledged hostage remains and says full returns are required to implement the ceasefire.
- News reports state Israeli forces dropped 153 tonnes of bombs after an alleged breach by Hamas, and Israeli media carried accusations that Hamas executed suspected collaborators.