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Vance Arrives in Israel, Visits US-Led Gaza Force HQ

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Above: A child sits on rubble in Bureij camp in Gaza on Oct. 20, 2025. Image copyright: Moiz Salhi/Anadolu/Getty Images

The Spin

Though the future will be challenging, it is essential that both Israel and Hamas stick to the cease-fireceasefire. Of course, many aspects of the deal are potentially problematic, but nothing is gained from returning to war. Hamas must follow through with what it agreed to, and, in turn, Israel should not escalate the situation.

CNN

Hamas is saying one thing and doing another. With support from its backers in Doha and Ankara, Hamas believes that if it pays lip service to Trump's plan, it can do as it pleases and achieve the outcome it wants. Hamas wantsseeks to keep its arms and stay in power in Gaza, and the group's main backers — which are nominally U.S. allies — have done nothing to curb this violent and dangerous behavior.

The Jerusalem Post The Jerusalem Post

As always, Israel is doing everything it can to undermine and sabotage the cease-fireceasefire so that it can return to its genocidal campaign. Already, Israel has killed scores of Palestinians under false pretenses, and the only reason the situation has not escalated is because Trump pressured Netanyahu to maintain the cease-fireceasefire. Israeli forces have violated the cease-fireceasefire repeatedly, and it is up to the United States and international community to prevent further Palestinian bloodshed.

Middle East Eye