Vice President JD Vance visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre during his trip to Israel, calling it an "amazing blessing" and a "very special moment."

The latest strikes come amid rising tensions in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and difficulties in the exchange of bodies of deceased captives agreed under the ceasefire. Hamas has denied responsibility for what Israel described as an attack on its forces in Rafah that preceded Tuesday's strikes.

Red Cross issues rare condemnation of Hamas for staging recovery of hostage's remains; terror group tells mediators that it hasn’t violated ceasefire, accuses Israel of repeatedly doing so

US Vice President JD Vance predicted on Tuesday that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will be maintained, despite Hamas’s violations of it and Israel’s response.

Vice President JD Vance said that he's confident in "durable" peace amid the ceasefire, warning Hamas will be "obliterated" if it doesn't cooperate.

At least 20 killed in Gaza after Israeli strikes. Hamas accuses Israel of violating the Trump-brokered ceasefire and delays captive body handover.

Defense Minister Israel Katz added that demolishing the tunnels is the most important joint mission in demobilizing Gaza in accordance with Trump's ceasefire plan. More than 60% of Hamas tunnels were left undestroyed during the war,

As a Christian, this region of the world means a great deal to me,' Vance said at the start of whirlwind trip to salvage the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

Vice President JD Vance spoke from Israel, as he wrapped up a visit aimed at shoring up a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

JD Vance's Israel visit, amid tensions in the ceasefire with Hamas, raises concerns that the US isn't putting enough pressure on Arab states.