JERUSALEM, Israel – Vice President JD Vance wraps up his three-day visit to Israel on Thursday, just hours before Secretary of State Marco Rubio is due to arrive for meetings with Israeli leaders.

Police escorted Vance and his wife, Usha, to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem's Old City, where the couple toured the place where many believe Jesus was crucified.

One city resident, Shmuel Kay, expressed thanks from Israelis and the Jewish people.

"I think it's very nice for the Israelis to have the American support, and we appreciate the president (Donald Trump) and the vice president's (JD Vance) support of Israel and the Jewish people."

Following a meeting with Vance on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was touched by his visit, according to Israeli Governm

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