Overview
- Israeli authorities identified the bodies of hostages Arie Zalmanovich and Tamir Adar, bringing to 15 the number of 28 remains returned under the ceasefire terms.
- Vance inaugurated the Civil-Military Coordination Centre in Kiryat Gat to monitor the truce and oversee aid, with U.S. and allied personnel coordinating from Israel rather than deploying troops inside Gaza.
- Washington is advancing an international stabilisation force for Gaza as Israel withdraws, with Vance citing Turkey and Indonesia as potential contributors and Britain sending officers to assist ceasefire monitoring.
- Netanyahu signaled opposition to Turkish security forces operating in Gaza, saying decisions on the mission’s composition would be made with the United States but stressing his "strong opinions" on Turkey.
- Despite recent lethal flare-ups, Vance voiced "great optimism" that the ceasefire will hold as negotiations continue on Hamas disarmament, governance arrangements and stepped-up humanitarian flows.