In an effort to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the US State Department announced that 304 aid trucks entered the region yesterday, marking the highest number of trucks in a single day since the conflict began. The State Department's Miller expressed hopes that this number will increase to 350 trucks per day by later this week.

The United States has been closely monitoring the situation in Gaza and is judging Israel by their results. The US officials will observe the newly established Israeli deconfliction unit to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers and to verify that it operates effectively.

However, there have been delays in the planned flow of humanitarian goods into Gaza. CNN reported that the initial plans for aid to enter via the Erez crossing on Sunday were postponed due to logistical preparations required to ensure the checkpoint can accommodate the influx of truckloads of aid.

The reopening of the Erez crossing was approved by Israel last week after US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to facilitate the entry of aid. This decision followed the October 7 attacks by Hamas. The US proposal for a ceasefire includes pushing Israel to release a higher number of Palestinian prisoners, while Hamas demands an unrestricted return of Gazans to the north and the redeployment of Israeli troops.

CIA Director Bill Burns presented the new proposal during negotiations in Cairo over the weekend, where Qatari, Egyptian, and Israeli officials, along with Burns, were present. The discussions also involved meeting officials from Egypt's Intelligence Service.

The US is urging for the safe return of Palestinian residents in northern Gaza who have fled to the south, without facing restrictions. However, Israel has insisted on inspections of those moving north, which has been a point of contention in the talks.

Now, all parties involved are studying the new US proposal and it will be communicated to the Hamas leadership in Gaza. Due to the difficulties of communication with the leaders who are believed to be hiding in the underground tunnel system, it may take several days to receive a response.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated on his official Telegram account that a date for an invasion into Rafah has been set, but did not disclose the specific date. Netanyahu believes that entry into Rafah is necessary for a "complete victory over Hamas." This comes after Israel announced its withdrawal from Khan Younis in southern Gaza after months of intense fighting.

In a separate meeting, the Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss future events and the need to find a solution in Gaza. Lapid expressed optimism that a "hostage deal is doable."

As negotiations for a ceasefire continue, the US is making efforts to increase aid to Gaza while closely monitoring the situation. The hopes for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and the safe return of displaced Palestinian residents remain in focus.