Sami Shaban says his relatives were among 11 killed when Israeli tank fire struck their minibus a week after the U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect.

Vice President JD Vance urged "patience" as Israel waits for the return of all the hostages' remains from Hamas.

As top U.S. officials and envoys visit Israel this week to try to bolster the Gaza ceasefire agreement, Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to publicly ease concerns within Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the region.

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.

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.

China played a limited role in Thailand and Cambodia ceasefire talks and is not expected to participate in a possible weekend event in Malaysia marking the deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, a senior U.

As we search for joy, we can allow ourselves to revel in feelings of relief. For two years, Simchat Torah has carried the weight of the loss of Oct. 7. A day that should have been filled with rejoicing, singing and dancing was instead marked by horror. Hamas shattered the sacred rhythm of Jewish time, desecrating one of our most sacred festivals.

A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza appears to have survived its first major test as Israel and Hamas affirmed their commitment to the deal after two Israeli soldiers were killed in the enclave on Sunday,