Overview
- Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Israel for a two-day visit as he, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff press the government not to undercut the agreement, according to reporting cited by U.S. officials.
- President Trump said on Truth Social that regional allies were ready to move against Hamas but he restrained them, warning the group would be annihilated if it violates the deal.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross said it transferred the remains of 15 Palestinians from Israeli custody to Gaza under the ceasefire framework, with local health authorities confirming the count.
- Hamas announced it will hand over two additional hostage bodies tonight, and reporting also describes talks with Turkey on deploying specialists to help locate remains.
- The World Food Programme said aid deliveries are rising yet remain far below the 2,000‑ton daily goal and urged opening all crossings, noting current supplies via Kerem Shalom and Kissufim could feed 500,000 people for two weeks.