United States Vice President JD Vance stated that recovering the bodies of the remaining deceased hostages in Gaza will be a challenging and lengthy process. Speaking from the US-Israel coordination center, Vance emphasized that some hostages are buried under rubble and their locations are unknown, making the task even more complex. He also reiterated that disarming Hamas, as required by the ceasefire plan, will take time and that clemency could be offered to Hamas operatives if they comply. Vance expressed confidence that a lasting peace is possible if Hamas cooperates, warning that failure to do so would result in severe consequences for the group.