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Vance Heads to Israel as U.S. Steps Up Push to Hold Gaza Ceasefire After Rafah Flare-Up

Washington has escalated on-the-ground diplomacy to keep a fragile Gaza truce on track after a Rafah attack triggered Israeli strikes.

Palestinians collect leaflets dropped by an Israeli drone warning people to stay away from the so-called yellow line in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
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US President Donald Trump gestures during a meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S.
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Overview

  • U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv to shore up the deal following the weekend’s violence.
  • Israel said it has resumed enforcing the ceasefire and restarted inspected aid deliveries via Kerem Shalom, while the Rafah crossing remains closed.
  • Hamas denied responsibility for the Rafah incident that killed two Israeli soldiers as Gaza health authorities reported at least 45 deaths from Israeli strikes.
  • Israel received the body of another hostage, bringing reported returns to 13 under the truce, with officials pressing Hamas to hand over the remaining remains.
  • Vice President JD Vance is due to arrive to discuss next-phase issues — Hamas disarmament, further Israeli withdrawals and an internationally backed governing mechanism — as President Trump warns Hamas it will be eradicated for breaches.