U.S. Urges Israel to Advance Gaza Ceasefire Amid Dispute Over Missing Officer
The United States is exerting pressure on Israel to proceed to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, despite the unresolved issue of a missing Israeli police officer, Sgt. First Class Ran Gvili, who was abducted on October 7. This situation has created tension between Jerusalem and Washington, as Israel insists on recovering the remains of all captives before advancing the ceasefire deal. U.S. officials are preparing a plan for President Trump to present, even if Gvili's body is not found. Israeli authorities believe that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are aware of Gvili's whereabouts but are not cooperating in his recovery. The family of Gvili, along with local leaders, have been vocal in their demand that no further steps be taken until his return. Meanwhile, the U.S. is considering the deployment of an international stabilization force, potentially involving Turkish troops, which Israel opposes. 
