US VP JD Vance visits Israel to support Gaza ceasefire

TEL AVIV, Oct 21: US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to support the fragile US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza, which has been under strain following renewed violence. His visit follows those of two senior White House envoys and is part of a broader diplomatic effort to secure a long-term peace after two years of war. Vance, accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance, will remain in the region until Thursday, with plans to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hold a press conference in Jerusalem, and speak with families of hostages—both those still held and those recently released. The visit comes amid heightened tensions…