Vance arrives in Israel as US tries to strengthen Gaza ceasefire deal

The US Vice President, Kamala Harris, has arrived in Israel as the US government attempts to strengthen the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The visit comes after a recent flare-up of violence between the two sides, which threatened to undermine the 12-day-old truce. The US government is working to stabilize the situation and ensure the ceasefire remains in place. Harris is expected to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders to discuss the ongoing efforts to maintain the truce and explore ways to address the underlying issues that led to the conflict. The visit is seen as a crucial step in the US's efforts to play a more active role in the region and to demonstrate its commitment to finding a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The US is also hoping to use this opportunity to strengthen its diplomatic ties with both sides and to promote a more constructive dialogue between them.