U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, The Times of Israel reports.

Standing alongside Vance, Netanyahu praised what he called the “unparalleled alliance and partnership with the United States.”

“This is transforming the Middle East and the world. It’s creating opportunities not only for security but also for strengthening peace, which we are working on very, very diligently,” the Israeli prime minister said.

Netanyahu told Vance he was impressed by “your clarity, insight, solidarity in our shared cause, and genuine friendship that I have witnessed both at conferences and in our personal meetings.”

Vance, in turn, described the current period as “momentous days” tied to efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza.

“These are momentous days, and we are very pleased to have the opportunity to sit down together and work on a peace plan for Gaza,” he said. “The challenge before us is extremely difficult — disarming Hamas, rebuilding Gaza, improving the lives of people there, and ensuring Hamas no longer poses a threat to our friends in Israel.”

He added that the U.S. held productive discussions with Israel and Arab states “that are showing initiative and willingly offering to play a constructive role.”

Vance noted that the talks addressed who will govern Gaza and ensure its security, saying several “very, very good ideas” were raised.

When asked about the possible involvement of Turkey in Gaza, Netanyahu responded: “Israel will obviously have to decide together who will do it. And I have a very firm view on that.”