Daily Briefing Oct. 22: Day 747 – US officials ‘Bibi-sitting’ the PM to keep ceasefire
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses US Vice President JD Vance's statements on the ongoing truce and his visit to the new Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat
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Welcome to The Times of Israel’s Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what’s happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world.
US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today’s episode.
As JD Vance starts his second day in Israel, Magid discusses the US vice president’s comments on the ceasefire, the continued focus on getting all of the remaining hostages’ bodies back, and a possible timeline for Hamas disarmament.
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Magid delves into Vance’s statements at a press conference in the new Civil-Military Coordination Center in Kiryat Gat. The CMCC, says Magid, is a new hub inside Israel where participating countries will try to monitor the ceasefire, adjudicate violations and handle the movement of goods into Gaza, with a more ambitious role in the future.
Vance discussed the role other countries could play, including Turkey, Magid also notes, explaining Israel’s resistance to that idea.
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
For further reading:
Vance, in Israel, predicts Gaza ‘peace’ will last, says Hamas disarmament non-negotiable
US military says ceasefire HQ will be able ‘to assess real-time developments in Gaza’
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