In a delicate diplomatic dance to shore up the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner have returned to Israel. The ceasefire, just over a week old, faced its first real test this weekend as Israel launched deadly strikes on the enclave following an attack that resulted in the deaths of two soldiers, which Israel attributed to Hamas. Amidst this tension, Israel temporarily halted aid from reaching Gaza but has since reopened at least one key border crossing on Monday morning.
The reopening of the Kerem Shalom border crossing has allowed essential aid to flow into Gaza, with the Israeli military confirming that the aid transfer was in full compliance with the signed agreement. This development comes as a relief to United Nations agencies that have been warning of critical supply shortages in Gaza, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the region.
However, not all voices in Israel are advocating for peace and aid. Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has pushed for the resumption of the Gaza offensive despite the US-brokered truce. This highlights the internal divisions within Israel regarding the handling of the Gaza situation and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The return of US envoys to Israel underscores the importance of American involvement in the region’s peace process. With the Biden administration’s renewed focus on diplomacy and multilateralism, the presence of high-level US officials in Israel signals a commitment to supporting stability and humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
As the situation in Gaza remains precarious, the international community will be closely monitoring developments to ensure that the ceasefire holds and that aid continues to reach those in need. The reopening of the border crossing for aid is a positive step, but sustained efforts will be required to address the underlying issues driving the conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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1. NBC News: Aid to Gaza, famine bakeries, hostage bodies, Israel ceasefire
[https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/aid-gaza-famine-bakeries-hostage-bodies-israel-ceasefire-rcna238317]
2. France 24: US envoys Witkoff and Kushner return to Israel as border crossing reopens for aid
[https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251020-live-us-envoys-witkoff-and-kushner-return-to-israel-amid-fragile-gaza-ceasefire]
3. NDTV: Israel Says Key Border Crossing Into Gaza Reopened For Aid
[https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/israel-says-key-border-crossing-into-gaza-reopened-for-aid-9487714]
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