In praising the recent ceasefire and hostage return deal brokered by Trump, Vance said the president succeeded by “actually being willing to apply leverage to the state of Israel” — something many left-wing activists had pressured former President Joe Biden to do, largely unsuccessfully.

US vice president asserts Gaza peace plan proves Washington’s willingness to apply pressure on allies - Anadolu Ajansı

Vice President JD Vance reportedly criticized a symbolic vote that took place in Israel regarding the annexation of the occupied West Bank.

Vance told reporters Tuesday that his visit had “nothing to do” with Israel’s weekend strikes in Gaza following the deaths of two soldiers.

Defense Minister Israel Katz added that demolishing the tunnels is the most important joint mission in demobilizing Gaza in accordance with Trump's ceasefire plan. More than 60% of Hamas tunnels were left undestroyed during the war,

The vice president and second lady and were greeted by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter and Israel’s Minister of Justice Yariv Levin.

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to shore up the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire in Gaza that has teetered over the past few days following a burst of deadly violence and questions over how to move forward with the plan for cementing a long-term peace.

Israel has confirmed the return of several hostages’ bodies since the ceasefire began, most recently Tal Haimi, killed in the October 2023 attack. Hamas has announced plans to turn over two more sets of remains, while Israel awaits the return of 15 additional hostages’ bodies.

Vice President J.D. Vance eviscerated Israel on Thursday for breaking with the administration by voting to annex the West Bank.

Vice President JD Vance is leading a group of top U.S. officials who are in Israel this week as they work to bolster the fragile ceasefire agreement with Hamas.

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