Vance meets Netanyahu

Drones strike Sudan’s Khartoum airport, US begins operating center in Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire, and more.

Rosaleen Carroll
Rosaleen Carroll
Oct 22, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance (L) met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on the seond day of a three day trip to promote the Gaza peace plan

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Rosaleen Carroll, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:

  • Vance meets Netanyahu, says securing ceasefire 'not going to be easy'
  • Drones strike Sudan’s Khartoum airport ahead of reopening
  • US begins operating center in Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire
  • World Bank estimates $216 billion needed to rebuild Syria
  • Iran rejects negotiations under 'unreasonable demands' by US 

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