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JD Vance, the Ohio senator, was expected to depart for the Middle East later in the week, joining Jared Kushner and others in what hopes to be reinforcing America’s commitment in the region. Meanwhile, news outlets continued to cover emerging reports from the Middle East regarding ongoing conflicts and ceasefire negotiations, especially in Gaza where President Biden expressed a cautious stance: “We’re going to see what’s happening,” he stated, emphasizing the importance of peace with Hamas, balancing toughness with diplomacy.