Overview
- Israeli forces halted a wave of 19 October strikes and said the truce would be reapplied after at least 45 people were reported killed in Gaza by civil defense and hospitals.
- Israel said it acted in retaliation for attacks that killed two soldiers and targeted Hamas assets, while Hamas denied breaching the agreement and reaffirmed its commitment.
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Benjamin Netanyahu, and Vice-President J.D. Vance traveled to Israel as President Trump warned Hamas could be “eradicated” if it violates the deal.
- Israel suspended then moved to reopen humanitarian aid via Kerem Shalom following U.S. pressure, with access remaining a key condition of the agreement.
- Hamas transferred a 13th hostage’s body to the ICRC, identified as Tal Haïmi by Israel, as negotiator Khalil al-Hayya said the group remains committed but faces difficulties recovering additional remains.