Vice President JD Vance landed in Jerusalem this week and sat down with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to press the simple but necessary point: the ceasefire must hold only if Hamas disarms and is removed as the governing power in Gaza. This was a high-stakes, no-nonsense visit meant to turn diplomatic words into enforceable commitments, and it sends a clear message that America will not be a bystander to another failed peace that leaves America’s ally exposed.
Vance’s trip was not a photo-op; he arrived with key envoys and made public remarks that praised the administration’s role in brokering the truce while warning bluntly that “very bad things are going to happen” if Hamas fails to live up to its obligations. The delegation’s focus on tangible steps — hostage returns, monitored ceasefire terms, and mechanisms to prevent a Hamas regrouping — shows a real understanding of the hard work ahead, not the fantasy diplomacy of the establishment left.
Among the practical proposals on the table is an international security arrangement to monitor the truce without putting American boots back on the ground, an idea that has raised sensible concerns in Jerusalem about sovereignty and operational freedom. Netanyahu has been firm that Israel is not a protectorate and will insist on arrangements that do not hamstring its ability to defend its citizens, a principled posture any patriotic nation would take.
The human cost that frames these talks cannot be ignored: returns of hostage remains and staggering civilian casualties in Gaza have hardened public opinion and made half-measures impossible. Families who lost loved ones demand action, and any peace that leaves murderers armed and politically empowered will only invite future catastrophe for both Israelis and Palestinians alike.
Vance’s message — disarm Hamas, secure the hostages, rebuild Gaza under a new governance structure that excludes terror — mirrors what patriotic Americans expect from our leaders: steady support for our ally paired with ruthless clarity about the enemy. This administration’s insistence on enforcement mechanisms and reconstruction plans shows a willingness to pair toughness with the humanitarian relief needed to stabilize the region.
Every sane conservative should applaud officials who trade hot air for results. Too many in Washington prefer soft talk and moral equivalence, but Vance’s approach is unapologetically pro-American and pro-Israel: back our friends, crush the terrorists, and rebuild the peace on terms that ensure lasting security. That is the kind of policy that honors the fallen, protects the living, and deters future aggression.
Americans who love freedom should make their voices heard — demand leaders who will hold bad actors accountable and keep our alliances strong. Support for Israel in this critical hour is not some niche foreign policy preference; it is a defense of the values and security that make our country great, and patriotic citizens should stand with Vance, with Netanyahu when he stands for his people, and with policies that deliver real, enforceable peace.
