US EditionUS pushes plan to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza
- On Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance opened the U.S.-run Civilian Military Cooperation Center in southern Israel, urging Hamas to disarm but refusing to set an explicit deadline.
- Political and operational hurdles have left the second phase requiring weapons handover stalled, as Hamas shows reluctance to disarm, complicating President Donald Trump's 20-point plan.
- The CMCC's priority is repatriating the bodies of the 15 remaining Israeli hostages, while militants have released 15 of the 28 hostage bodies pledged amid Gaza's destruction.
- Vance said Israel must approve any foreign troops and suggested Turkey could play a constructive role, while about 200 U.S. servicemembers at the CMCC coordinate the truce.
- Gaza's long-term governance remains undetermined as Jared Kushner said no reconstruction funds will go to Hamas-controlled areas, while Vice President JD Vance called the task to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza "very, very tough.
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Vance says disarming Hamas, rebuilding Gaza 'a very tough task' as he meets with Netanyahu in Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with U.S. Vice-President JD Vance at his Jerusalem office on Wednesday morning, the second day of Vance’s visit to the Jewish state.
Vice President JD Vance advirti at a press conference with Benjamin Netanyahu to be difficult to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza.
There's no place for Hamas in the American plan for Gaza's future. The militia is required to disarm and is not allowed to participate in government. But so far, the group isn't acting as if it's willing to relinquish power.
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BizTocVance: U.S. Not In Israel To “Babysit” Gaza Ceasefire
Vice President JD Vance said the United States is not in Israel to “babysit” the Gaza ceasefire, stressing that Israel is a partner, not a vassal state, as both nations navigate the fragile truce brokered by President Donald Trump earlier this month. Speaking alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Vance reaffirmed Washington’s support while emphasizing Israel’s right to make its own security decisions. Vice President @JDVance …
"Disarming Hamas Will Be A Tough Task," Says JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday of the tough task ahead in disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as Washington sought to reassure its ally Israel over the next steps in its ambitious ceasefire deal.
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