JD Vance
Pakistan attempts to persuade Iran to enter talks without preconditions - The New Arab
According to an anonymous source, Pakistani officials urged the Iranian delegation to enter the ongoing talks in Islamabad "with a new spirit," and that the delegation had shown "positive signals."
Iranians claim talks have ended for day, US official claims still ongoing
US to demand freeing of American detainees in Iran as part of Islamabad negotiations - report
Vance, Witkoff, Kushner arrive in Pakistan for talks with Iran
Hamas must disarm, free slain hostages for Gaza deal to progress, IDF chief Zamir tells JD Vance
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.”
Netanyahu: Israel will not agree to Turkish soldiers in post-war Gaza
The prime minister further stated that Israel will not agree to the Palestinian Authority (PA) taking part in governing the Gaza Strip "unless it undergoes fundamental change."
Netanyahu: West Bank annexation bill a ‘provocation’ to sow discord between Israel, US
US Vice President JD Vance says Trump’s policy opposes West Bank annexation and expresses cautious optimism about the Gaza ceasefire holding.
Israel must secure Gaza’s demilitarization by diplomacy if possible, use force if needed - opinion
Israel cannot afford to return to the reality of October 6th, and must ensure Gaza never again poses a threat to its citizens.
'We have a tough task ahead of us': JD Vance meets with Netanyahu, Herzog, hostage families
During his meeting with Netanyahu, Vance assured that "America doesn't want Israel as a protectorate," while he also called the Gaza situation "very tough."
Netanyahu hints at opposition to any Turkish forces in Gaza
During a meeting with US Vice President JD Vance, Netanyahu discussed plans for post-ceasefire security in the Gaza Strip.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu stresses Israel not a US protectorate, JD Vance responds: 'We don't want one'
"We want Israel as an ally," Vance said, "and for the US to have less interest in the Middle East."
US Vice President JD Vance comes to Israel to ramp up Gaza's stabilization efforts - analysis
Washington has established a Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel to oversee aid, security, and stabilization efforts in Gaza as part of the US-brokered peace deal.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Israel on Thursday for two-day trip
Rubio's arrival will follow that of US Vice President JD Vance, who touched down in Israel on Tuesday. US President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steven Witkoff are also in Israel.
Israelis should welcome US engagement, but be wary of possible challenges - editorial
In Israel, JD Vance pressed for faith in Washington’s Gaza plan, arguing that Israel must trust US leadership if peace is to endure.
