Overview
- Israel’s military and Shin Bet said two coffins containing the bodies of hostages crossed into Israel late Tuesday for identification.
- Vice President J. D. Vance voiced guarded optimism that the truce will hold and said isolated violence does not automatically end the agreement.
- The White House dispatched Vance, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to press Israel to stick to the deal as U.S. officials, cited by the New York Times, worry Netanyahu could resume major operations.
- President Donald Trump warned Hamas would be annihilated if it violates the accord, saying regional partners were ready to act but were held back for now.
- The ICRC reported transferring 15 Palestinian bodies to Gaza under the agreement, and the WFP said aid flows remain well below the 2,000‑tonne daily target, urging that all crossings be opened.