US Vice President JD Vance says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “got some things wrong,” while maintaining that Israel remains a strong partner to the United States. In interviews that discuss current strains over regional issues, Vance portrays Netanyahu as “aggressively” asserting Israel’s interests, even when they do not always align with US priorities. CBS reports Vance also links his remarks to President Donald Trump’s stated emphasis on US best interests, describing the bilateral relationship as being tested amid the Iran war context. Vance says that where interests diverge, the United States will pursue what it determines is in its national interest, adding that cooperation will continue despite disagreements. A Malaysian outlet similarly frames Vance’s comments around the need for the US to focus on American interests when priorities differ. Across the accounts, Vance does not specify which policies he believes Netanyahu got wrong, but he emphasizes continued coordination and partnership between Washington and Jerusalem.
JD Vance says Netanyahu has “gotten some things wrong,” while reaffirming US-Israel ties
US Vice President JD Vance says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “got some things wrong,” while maintaining that Israel remains a strong partner to the United States. In interviews that d...
- US Vice President JD Vance says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “gotten some things wrong.”
- Vance characterizes Netanyahu as strongly asserting Israel’s interests.
- Sources say Vance stresses that US policy will follow what the United States sees as its best interests when priorities diverge.
- Vance says the US will keep working with Israel despite disagreements.
- Some reports connect the remarks to tensions linked to the Iran war and the current state of the relationship.
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
2 months agoThe US vice president acknowledges Israel is a strong partner but stresses US focus on American interests when priorities diverge.
2 months agoThe vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.
2 months agoVice President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong," but has ultimately "been a good partner" to the U.S. "We're gonna keep on working together. But where interests diverge, the United States is gonna pursue the best interests of our nation, and that's how it's gonna be," Vance told Robert Costa in an interview airing Sunday.
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