US pushes plan to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza
United States Vice President JD Vance has emphasized the difficult task ahead in disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza. His remarks came during a visit to Israel on Wednesday as Washington worked to reassure its ally about the next steps in a new US-backed ceasefire plan. Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the second day of his trip, which supports the American plan to end the fighting, secure the release of hostages, and rebuild Gaza. “We have a tough mission — to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza to ensure peace and security for Israel and a better future for the people of Gaza,” Vance said. His visit began with the opening of the Civil-Military Coordination Centre in southwest Israel, where US and allied troops will cooperate with Israeli forces to monitor the ceasefire and manage aid deliveries to […]