The United States has begun assembling an international force to help stabilize Gaza, aligning with President Donald Trump's peace plan. Washington will support the initiative by contributing up to 200 troops, though none will enter Gaza directly. Talks are ongoing with countries such as Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and Azerbaijan to join the effort, with a small number of American personnel already in the region for coordination.

The force aims to address ongoing violence between Israeli forces and Hamas, and discussions are underway to create civilian safe zones following recent executions by Hamas. Reconstruction is being considered in areas cleared of Hamas, with assurances that no Gazans will be forced to leave.

Efforts to recover the remains of Israeli hostages continue, complicated by rubble and unexploded ordnance. The United States and Israel are pressing Hamas to fulfill its commitment to return the bodies of deceased hostages, a key condition for progress on a ceasefire agreement. Recent returns of hostages' bodies have temporarily eased tensions and prevented a reduction in aid to Gaza.