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Israel Stung by JD Vance Criticism, Sticks to Its Red Lines on Lebanon
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By איתמר אייכנר
First reported by Ynet · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Israel was stunned by JD Vance’s criticism of its cabinet ministers and by his veiled warning about U.S. support, but avoided a public confrontation with Washington. Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s refusal to withdraw from southern Lebanon and its determination to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- 01Israel avoided escalating its dispute with Trump and Vance.
- 02Trump demanded ceasefires on all fronts, including Lebanon and Israel.
- 03Netanyahu said Israel will keep its security buffer in southern Lebanon.
- 04Vance criticized Israeli ministers and hinted U.S. aid depends on restraint.
- 05Ben Gvir and Miki Zohar fired back at Vance online.
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YnetCenter · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Israel Stung by JD Vance Criticism, Sticks to Its Red Lines on Lebanon
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Ben-Gvir Rebuts JD Vance After Vice President Defends U.S.-Iran Understanding
SrugimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
JD Vance Defends Iran Understanding and Rebukes Smotrich and Ben Gvir
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJun 18, 2026
Ben Gvir Rebukes Vance Over Emerging Iran Deal, Invoking Nazi Comparison
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