Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent end to the war. They acknowledge the next phase poses serious challenges.

JD Vance meets Israeli PM Netanyahu to strengthen Gaza ceasefire deal, calling it "days of destiny" for Middle East peace and Israeli-Palestinian relations.

The vice president said that while he can't have "100% certainty that it's going to work," he has "great optimism the ceasefire is going to hold."

U.S. President Donald Trump has brokered a critical ceasefire deal in Gaza during the 2025 Egypt Summit, but tensions remain high as Hamas attacks continue. Trump issued a stark warning to the group,

VP Vance visits Israel to bolster a Gaza ceasefire and discusses the difficult mission ahead to disarm Hamas and rebuild Gaza. Rebecca Heinrichs, Hudson Institute national security analyst, reacts.

US Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday of the tough task ahead in disarming Hamas and building a peaceful future for Gaza, as Washington sought to reassure its ally Israel

United States President Donald Trump warned Hamas it would be wiped out if it breaches the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as Vice President JD Vance traveled to Israel on Tuesday to shore up the fragile truce.

JD Vance warned that disarming Hamas would be a “tough task” as he visited Israel for the first time on Wednesday.