JD Vance arrives in Israel as US attempts to shore up fragile Gaza ceasefire deal

Vice-president to visit Netanyahu while Hamas has talks in Cairo mean to iron out differencesMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US vice-president, JD Vance, has arrived in Israel to solidify the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, as Hamas officials joined talks in Cairo meant to bridge outstanding differences with Israel.Vance is expected to stay in the region until Thursday. His visit follows that of the US Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law. Vance met the two men on his arrival and is scheduled to see the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, on Tuesday night. Continue reading...