Overview

• Vice President JD Vance canceled a potential visit to Israel, officially citing logistical constraints, but U.S. officials revealed concerns about signaling support for Israel's expanded Gaza offensive.
• The Israel Defense Forces launched 'Operation Gideon’s Chariots,' a large-scale campaign involving ground operations and plans to displace two million Palestinians into a designated 'humanitarian zone.'
• Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to accept ceasefire terms or agree to end the war, despite U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff pressing for a hostage release and ceasefire deal.
• Under U.S. and European pressure, the Israeli Security Cabinet agreed to resume humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza through existing channels.
• The U.S. administration continues efforts to broker a ceasefire and address the worsening humanitarian crisis as civilian casualties and displacement mount.