Global News Podcast US Vice-President: We must disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza
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Oct 22, 2025 
United States Vice-President J.D. Vance, fresh from diplomatic talks in Jerusalem, discusses the challenging mission to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza. He emphasizes the U.S. commitment and the need for regional cooperation, while also addressing humanitarian aid concerns as the WHO calls for unrestricted access. The conversation dives into the estimated $70 billion needed for Gaza's reconstruction and the critical issue of ensuring aid isn't weaponized for political leverage. Vance unpacks the urgent tasks ahead in a rapidly evolving situation.
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US Defines Dual Gaza Challenge
- The US Vice-President framed the twin challenge as disarming Hamas while rebuilding Gaza to improve lives and remove the Hamas threat to Israel.
- He said the Trump administration is committed to that difficult, long-term task and is engaging regional partners to do so.
US Pushes Israel On Ceasefire Details
- The US visit sought concessions from Israel and pushed components of a 20-point peace plan, including international stabilization forces.
- Washington also pressed for patience on sensitive issues like returning bodies and governance of Gaza.
Mass Burials Highlight Identification Crisis
- Bodies returned by Israel to Gaza are often unidentified and decomposed, forcing mass burials and DNA sampling for future identification.
- Lack of forensic capacity in Gaza complicates identification and raises concerns about treatment while in Israeli custody.