US Vice President JD Vance Visits Israel Amid Ceasefire Tensions
US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Israel to stabilize a fragile ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, Hamas negotiators confirm commitment to the ceasefire, and Qatar criticizes Israel's breaches. Reports from Gaza highlight evidence of torture on returned bodies, spurring calls for international investigation.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to address the fragile US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, following recent outbreaks of violence. His visit follows two top US envoys' arrivals and seeks to cement long-term peace.
In a development, Israel identified a hostage's body released by Palestinian militants, while Hamas assured full implementation of the ceasefire. Meanwhile, two Israeli soldiers and 45 Palestinians were reported killed in recent clashes.
Qatar, holding a mediating role, rebuked Israel's ceasefire breaches and settlement expansions. Amidst the turmoil, reports from Gaza claim the returned Palestinian bodies show signs of torture, sparking calls for an urgent international investigation.
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