Vance Says Israel–Hamas Truce Showing Progress as Netanyahu Ousts National Security Adviser

U.S. officials describe cautious progress, with key security arrangements for Gaza still unresolved.

Overview

At the opening of a new U.S.-run Civilian Military Cooperation Center in southern Israel, Vice President JD Vance said the ceasefire is going better than he expected but will take a long time to fully execute, noting President Trump's warning to Hamas to comply or face elimination.
Vance said the envisioned international security force for Gaza is not yet in place and that countries have been hesitant to contribute due to concerns about clashes with Hamas militants.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi effective immediately, installing deputy Gil Reich as acting head of the National Security Council after reported strategic disagreements over Hamas.
Senate candidate Graham Platner denied Nazi sympathies after an acquaintance said he once called his chest tattoo a Totenkopf, as Sen. Bernie Sanders maintained support for him and Sen. Chuck Schumer endorsed Gov. Janet Mills in Maine's Democratic primary.
The U.S. Department of Education laid off more than 460 employees this month, including Office for Civil Rights staff, and a federal judge denied a bid to block Northwestern University's anti-bias training, leaving at least 16 noncompliant students potentially at risk of losing their status.