Vice President Vance says he was insulted by Israeli lawmakers' "very stupid political stunt" with a vote on West Bank annexation.

As Israel's cease-fire with Hamas comes under growing strain, President Donald Trump dispatched Vice President JD Vance to Israel to ensure it stays on track.

Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.

Eyal Zamir added that the return of the remains of the 13 hostages still held in Gaza "must be a prerequisite before moving to the next phase. ” The IDF considers the disarmament of Hamas a necessary condition for moving to the next stage of the US-brokered Gaza deal,

In a visit to Israel, US vice-president JD Vance said on Tuesday that the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire plan was “going better than expected,” but warned the Palestinian militant group it would be obliterated if it did not co-operate.

As a Christian, this region of the world means a great deal to me,' Vance said at the start of whirlwind trip to salvage the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Israeli defense officials reportedly told US Vice President JD Vance during a meeting today that Hamas can return the bodies of at least 10 of the 13 deceased hostages still held in Gaza.

Speaking to reporters in Tel Aviv before boarding Air Force Two, Vance said the goal is for people to be able to return to Rafah. He added that reconstruction could begin “very quickly” in areas no lo

Vice President JD Vance declined to be drawn on how long Hamas would have before the US took action to force the Islamist movement to disarm as part of the Gaza cease fire agreement. "If Hamas doesn't comply with the deal,

Speaking from Israel, Vice President JD Vance addressed the delicate issue of disarming Hamas. He said the effort would be led by an international security force, the composition of which is yet to be determined.

Vice President JD Vance wrapped up Israel trip urging ceasefire stability, calling West Bank annexation vote a “stupid political stunt.”

Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister after arriving in Israel earlier in the week to try and stabilize the first phase of the ceasefire.