Tel Aviv [Israel], October 21 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to support ongoing efforts to reinforce the Gaza ceasefire. His visit comes amid growing concern within the Trump administration that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be preparing to backtrack on the truce, potentially reigniting full-scale conflict in the region, according to The Times of Israel.
Upon his arrival, Vance traveled to Kiryat Gat in southern Israel, the headquarters of the newly formed US-led force responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire. “The vice president is here for private briefings with members of the military,” The Times of Israel reported.
Vance was accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and was received by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and other dignitaries upon landing. The vice president is expected to meet with regional officials to coordinate the next steps in the Trump administration’s Gaza Peace Deal.
Wednesday’s meeting between Vance and Prime Minister Netanyahu will focus on relaying a direct message from President Trump—that the United States does not want the peace deal to collapse. Officials have expressed growing concern that Netanyahu may be reconsidering his commitment to the truce.
“There are many ceasefire guarantors—numerous countries backing this deal. President Trump says 59 different entities and nations are involved, and he does not want to see the truce collapse,” the report noted.
President Trump has called on Middle Eastern allies to contribute troops to Gaza to “straighten out Hamas” if the group fails to comply with the peace terms. Trump added that while he still hopes Hamas will honor the agreement, any violation would be met with swift consequences.
“There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right. If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL! I would like to thank all of those countries that called to help… TO EVERYONE, thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
So far, only Indonesia has publicly expressed willingness to contribute troops to a potential UN-mandated international force tasked with securing postwar Gaza. According to officials cited by The Times of Israel, Turkey and Azerbaijan have also privately indicated their readiness to participate.
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