Waltz has criticized Chinese activity in the Asia-Pacific and has voiced the need for the United States to be ready for a potential conflict in the region.
JD Vance appears to have confirmed the appointment on social media.
"I have no doubt that she will make our country proud." Trump said.
"Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America," Netanyahu continued.
The latest diplomatic push comes amid efforts to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.
Donald Trump will fundamentally never understand service the way those who have actually served in uniform will, and it’s one of the countless reasons he’s unfit to be commander-in-chief
The White House said that this should be the end of any direct fire between the two countries.
"Yayha Sinwar remains the decision maker," White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett Mcgurk said.
President Biden lit a yahrzeit candle in remembrance of those lost on October 7.
“The statement was coordinated with the Israeli side,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters in Washington.