If it was a political stunt, it was a very stupid political stunt,” Vance said of the vote on West Bank annexation.

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

Gaza cease-fire: Vice President JD Vance tackled one of the thorniest issues to reaching a lasting peace in Gaza on Thursday, saying during his visit to Israel that the disarming of Hamas would be led by an international security force, which has yet to be formed. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in the country on Thursday. Read more ›

The vice president was the latest U.S. official to meet with the Israeli PM since a flare-up in violence threatened the truce. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was set to follow Friday.

Vice President JD Vance visits Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre during his trip to Israel, calling it an "amazing blessing" and a "very special moment."

Before boarding a plane for Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that U.N. backing was a potential next step to deploying an international stabilization force to the war-torn enclave.

JD Vance officiated at his wedding. Now, Kyle Walsh is the director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences after atypical selection process.

Hamas has said the return of the remaining bodies "may take some time" due to the destruction. Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance will "depart shortly for Israel," according to a spokesman for Vance.