Top U.S. officials criticize Israel's moves on West Bank annexation as they try to maintain Gaza ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance said a Knesset vote was an "insult." Secretary of State Marco Rubio planned to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later Thursday.

An 'insult.' In whirlwind Israel tour, Vance slams West Bank annexation vote as 'very stupid'

In a whirlwind trip to Israel to help salvage Trump's ceasefire deal, Vance weighed in on Netanyahu politics and toured the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Mass funeral held in Gaza for Palestinian prisoner remains returned by Israel as Palestinian officials allege signs of torture

A collective funeral ceremony was held Wednesday in Deir al-Balah, in central Gaza, for 54 unidentified Palestinians whose bodies were returned from Israel, the Palestinian Civil Defense (PCD) reported.

Trump warns Israel that annexation threatens US support

President Trump has warned Israel it could lose all U.S. support if it moves forward on efforts to annex territory in the West Bank, as the Israeli government advances legislation aiming to formalize its sovereignty over settlements in the region.

World Court says Israel must allow UN aid to Gaza and ensure basic needs of Palestinians are met

The United Nations' top legal body, the International Court of Justice, on Wednesday gave an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in Gaza are met.

American 'Bibisitters' try to keep the Israel-Hamas truce on track

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.

Sen. Marco Rubio arrives in Israel to ‘reaffirm America’s unwavering commitment’ to Jewish state

Marco Rubio touched down in Israel on Thursday for a three-day visit “to support the successful implementation of President [Donald] Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza,”

Reporter to Vance and Netanyahu: Is Israel A "Vassal State Or Protectorate" Of The U.S.?

A reporter asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Vice President JD Vance during Vance's visit this week to Jerusalem whether the U.S. pressuring Israel to make a peace deal with Hamas makes it an American "vassal state or protectorate.

Who Is Mohammed Ibrahim? US Citizen Teen Detained by Israel for 8 Months

A U.S. citizen remains in an Israeli prison after a ceasefire agreement secured the release of almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

Ancient synagogue uncovered in Israel reveals Jewish life alongside rise of early Christianity

Archaeologists recently uncovered a 1,500-year-old synagogue in Israel's Golan Heights, revealing new evidence of ancient Jewish presence in the biblical region.

Vance says he's not in Israel to babysit Gaza ceasefire as next steps remain uncertain

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.
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