Vice President JD Vance said the United States is not in Israel to “babysit” the Gaza ceasefire, stressing that Israel is a partner, not a vassal state, as both nations navigate the fragile truce brokered by President Donald Trump earlier this month.
Speaking alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Vance reaffirmed Washington’s support while emphasizing Israel’s right to make its own security decisions.
Vice President @JDVance following bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel:
— William Martin (@VPCommsDir) October 22, 2025
“I think we’re going to do great things here. It’s not going to be easy—I know that there are some folks in the media who are rooting against this proposal, but I think we have the… pic.twitter.com/qvx5YroIeP
The visit follows trips by Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio expected next. The discussions come amid renewed violence in Gaza that has tested the ceasefire.
Trump has hinted at deploying an international stabilization force in Gaza under his 20-point peace plan but said he has told regional allies “not yet.”
We have made incredible progress in our efforts toward peace in the Middle East.
— JD Vance (@JDVance) October 21, 2025
With the world’s prayers, God’s providence, and the excellent team President Trump has assembled, we will get the job done. pic.twitter.com/5s5sIABX0q
Vance said planning for such a force remains in early stages and acknowledged challenges in coordinating multinational troops.
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