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Israel’s public broadcaster reported on Monday that US Vice President JD Vance has cancelled his planned visit to the Gaza Strip due to security concerns. According to the Hebrew-language Channel Kan, Vice President Vance had intended to visit Gaza during his upcoming trip to Israel. However, it was later decided that he would monitor developments in the area remotely through secure video links instead. The broadcaster added that Vance’s visit to Israel is expected to continue until Thursday. Last week, US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, toured the Gaza Strip. Both Witkoff and Kushner arrived in Israel on Monday evening amid ongoing tensions, as part of Washington’s efforts to uphold the ceasefire agreement between Israel and […]
