Following weekend violence that threatened to disrupt a tenuous ceasefire in Gaza mediated by the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with top U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu met with [US] President [Donald] Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff earlier today to discuss the latest developments and updates in the region,” Netanyahu’s spokesperson Shosh Bedrosian told reporters.
According to her, US Vice President JD Vance and his spouse are scheduled to travel to Israel “for a few days and will be meeting with the prime minister.”
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire was still in effect after Israel launched deadly airstrikes and halted all aid to Gaza on Sunday, claiming its troops came under fire from Hamas.
“Yeah, it is,” Trump told reporters when asked if the truce was holding.
Two Israeli soldiers were killed and dozens of Palestinians died as both sides blamed the other for violating the ceasefire.
Trump said Hamas leadership may not be involved in the violations.
“We think maybe the leadership isn’t involved in that,” he told reporters aboard Air Force One.
“Either way … it’s going to be handled toughly but properly.”
Trump was unsure if the Israeli strikes were justified. He said, “I’d have to get back to you on that.”
Vice President JD Vance said Sunday he may visit Israel soon, adding the administration wants to “check on how things are going.” On the ceasefire, he noted there will be “fits and starts.”
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