Originally posted at >>>/qresearch/23758417 (230049ZOCT25) Notable: US ramps up pressure on Gaza ceasefire deal amid Israeli frustration
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Israeli press
'Frantic': US ramps up pressure on Gaza ceasefire deal amid Israeli frustration
As Washington tightens oversight and dispatches top envoys to Israel, Jerusalem concedes limited ability to rein in American momentum; Vance, Rubio and CENTCOM lead a coordinated push to secure hostages, disarm Hamas and stabilize Gaza
The increasingly intense U.S. involvement in the implementation of the ceasefire agreement with Hamas is "frantic," one senior Israeli official described on Wednesday.
“They're going full bore,” the official said, reflecting growing frustration in Jerusalem as Washington tightens its supervision of the deal, particularly regarding the airlift of high-level envoys to Israel.
Israeli officials acknowledge they have limited ability to slow what one described as the “American locomotive,” and are instead focused on “damage control.” Despite tensions within Israel’s diplomatic ranks, officials admit the reality is clear: U.S. engagement in the region is expected to grow even more intensive. Washington, they say, is determined not to let the agreement unravel. Its top priority remains the return of all hostages to Israel.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance addressed the issue, noting that some deceased hostages are buried deep underground and will take time to locate. “We need to be patient,” he said, adding that Western media are covering each incident in a hysterical manner aimed at portraying the deal as a failure. Still, Vance struck an optimistic tone, pointing to a major effort underway to uphold the ceasefire.
At the same time, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Adm. Brad Cooper is pushing forward with plans to establish an international stabilization force for Gaza. The fPost too long. Click here to view the full text.
