Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday to help advance the fragile Gaza ceasefire and push for progress. He met top Israeli leaders as part of efforts to move talks into a second phase under President Trump's 20-point plan. The visit follows growing concerns about repeated ceasefire violations and the slow pace of aid and body returns.

The ceasefire, now in its eighth day, remains unstable. Both Israel and Hamas have blamed each other for breaking the truce. Though some hostages' bodies have been returned and aid has entered Gaza, humanitarian needs remain high. The U.N. says supplies are still far below daily targets, and northern Gaza has yet to receive relief.

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