Jerusalem, Wednesday — United States Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday acknowledged that major challenges lie ahead in both disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza, as part of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Vance outlined Washington’s dual commitment to ensuring regional stability and improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
“We have a very, very tough task ahead of us, which is to disarm Hamas but rebuild Gaza — to make life better for the people of Gaza, while ensuring Hamas is no longer a threat to our friends in Israel,”
— JD Vance, US Vice President
The remarks came amid ongoing negotiations to stabilise the ceasefire and prepare for post-war reconstruction efforts, which have been complicated by security concerns, infrastructure collapse, and deep political mistrust between the parties involved.
| Key Points | Details |
| Speaker | JD Vance, US Vice President |
| Location | Jerusalem, Israel |
| Alongside | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu |
| Main Message | Disarm Hamas while rebuilding Gaza |
| Objective | Ensure regional peace and prevent Hamas resurgence |
| Context | Part of the ongoing US-brokered Gaza ceasefire efforts |
Vance’s statement underscores Washington’s continued involvement in Middle East diplomacy, as the Biden–Trump administration seeks to balance Israeli security concerns with humanitarian reconstruction in Gaza.
