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United States Vice President JD Vance expressed cautious optimism on Tuesday that the fragile ceasefire in Gaza is likely to hold, during a visit to a newly inaugurated US-Israel coordination center in Kiryat Gat, southern Israel. Vance was accompanied by US special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior Trump adviser Jared Kushner, aiming to reinforce the ceasefire, ensure compliance from all parties, and advance the next stage of President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan.
Speaking at the civilian-military cooperation center, Vance emphasized that Israelis and Americans would work closely to implement the plan and rebuild Gaza, while also ensuring local security forces maintain order without a direct US presence. The visit precedes Vance’s scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, conveying a message from Trump that the United States does not want the ceasefire to collapse. Officials have expressed concern that Netanyahu might reconsider the deal, which is supported by multiple guarantors. Trump has repeatedly highlighted that 59 countries and entities are backing the truce.
On his social media platform Truth Social, Trump reiterated that Hamas still has an opportunity to comply with the ceasefire. He warned that failure to do so would provoke a response that would be “fast, furious, and brutal,” thanking the countries offering support, with Indonesia publicly pledging troops, and Turkey and Azerbaijan indicating private willingness to participate in a UN-backed force.
Trump also described Hamas as “violent people” who could be neutralized within minutes if they breach the agreement. Speaking at a Diwali event at the White House, he underscored that the broader peace efforts in the Middle East were advancing successfully, with countries previously in conflict now cooperating. Trump’s warnings echo his previous statements on October 21, stressing that the US, alongside regional allies, is prepared to act swiftly should Hamas violate the ceasefire.
Both Israel and Hamas have reaffirmed their commitment to the US-mediated truce despite minor clashes over the weekend. Israel confirmed on Monday that Hamas returned the body of one hostage, bringing the total to 13 of 28 promised, while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s office stressed that full compliance, including the return of all hostage remains, is essential for the ceasefire to be fully effective.
The Bulgarian authorities have informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Sofia will temporarily refrain from implementing the statute of the Gaza Board of Peace.
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The Shin Bet and the Israeli Foreign Ministry have announced a series of measures aimed at bolstering Israel’s security worldwide, in the context of the ongoing joint US-Israeli operations against Iran
Israel’s Ambassador to Bulgaria, Yosi Levi Sfari, described Iran as a persistent threat, warning that the country has openly declared intentions to destroy Israel, either through nuclear weapons or by employing proxy groups such as Hezbollah
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As the conflict in the Middle East enters its sixth day, hostilities are intensifying across multiple fronts. A US submarine has sunk an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, NATO forces intercepted an Iranian missile bound for Turkey, and the US-Israeli air ca
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared that the Strait of Hormuz should remain closed, describing the move as an important instrument for exerting pressure on Iran’s adversaries.
Serbia’s MiG-29 fighter jets have been equipped with new Chinese-made air-launched weapons, marking a notable expansion of the country’s strike capabilities.
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has ruled that Bulgaria must establish clear and effective procedures for the legal recognition of gender identity, including the ability to update personal documents such as identity cards and birth certificates.
Serbia has implemented measures to limit fuel prices and temporarily halt exports of petroleum products, a move affecting neighboring countries, including Bulgaria
The European Parliament has reaffirmed that North Macedonia must continue implementing the Treaty of Friendship, Good-Neighbourliness and Cooperation with Bulgaria, as well as the Prespa Agreement with Greece, in line with the EU’s Negotiating Framework
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