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What is the U.S. doing to restore the Gaza truce?

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The U.S. is intensifying diplomatic efforts to restore and maintain the Gaza truce, sending envoys to meet Israeli and Hamas officials, pressuring for aid delivery, and supporting negotiations on future governance and demilitarization. Despite ongoing violence and confusion over ceasefire boundaries, U.S. officials are actively mediating and urging all parties to uphold the ceasefire.

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Aid trucks headed to Gaza after Israel launched airstrikes

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  • Aid trucks carrying fuel, blankets, and food are entering Gaza.
  • Deliveries resumed after U.S. pressure and the arrival of presidential envoys. 7s
  • Israeli airstrikes killed at least 44 people, following the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. 17s
  • Israel maintains control over 53% of Gaza and considers areas beyond the ceasefire line as combat zones. 47s
  • The Rafah crossing remains closed, with reopening contingent on Hamas adhering to the peace plan. 1m 5s
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Aid trucks headed to Gaza after Israel launched airstrikes
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CBC News
11 hours ago
Aid trucks headed to Gaza after Israel launched airstrikes

Aid deliveries to Gaza resumed following U.S. pressure and the arrival of two presidential envoys, despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes.

Ceasefire tested in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations
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CBS News
12 hours ago
Ceasefire tested in Gaza as Israel and Hamas trade accusations

U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who helped secure the deal, returned to the region to discuss next steps in the peace process and Gaza's future governance.

U.S. steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken by violence
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Reuters
17 hours ago
U.S. steps up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken by violence

U.S. envoys met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and are holding talks with Hamas in Egypt to stabilize the truce and advance a multi-phase peace plan.

Ceasefire in Gaza tested amid new strikes and talks
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France 24
17 hours ago
Ceasefire in Gaza tested amid new strikes and talks

U.S. envoys arrived in Tel Aviv to push on with the U.S.-brokered deal, while mediators intensified efforts and a Hamas delegation headed to Cairo for talks.

Israel's Netanyahu meets U.S. delegation after Gaza ceasefire shaken
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CBC News
18 hours ago
Israel's Netanyahu meets U.S. delegation after Gaza ceasefire shaken

U.S. special envoy Steve Whitcoff and Jared Kushner are in Israel for talks with Netanyahu, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the ceasefire and moving forward with the peace agreement.

U.S. envoys in Israel to stabilize shaky ceasefire
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Euronews
21 hours ago
U.S. envoys in Israel to stabilize shaky ceasefire

U.S. envoys Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Tel Aviv to shore up the ceasefire, following Israeli airstrikes and ceasefire violations.

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