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US VP JD Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu in Israeli Elections
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance announced he will not endorse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming Knesset elections scheduled for October 27. Speaking in an interview with journalist Mark Halperin on the digital program 2WAY, Vance stated that he is not interfering in Israeli politics and is focusing his efforts entirely on supporting American candidates in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
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- 01U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance declined to publicly endorse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the upcoming Knesset elections.
- 02Vance stated he is not interfering in Israeli politics and is focusing solely on supporting American candidates in U.S. midterm elections.
- 03The Vice President's neutral stance contrasts with former President Donald Trump's public endorsement of Netanyahu on October 18.
- 04Trump praised Netanyahu as a great fighter and partner against Iran, warning that other leaders would force the U.S. to act alone.
- 05Some of Trump's close advisors reportedly advised him against publicly endorsing Netanyahu ahead of the October 27 vote.
- 06Vance previously endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in 2026, who ultimately lost his parliamentary election.
- 07Netanyahu's office dismissed reports that he promised Trump partial Gaza reconstruction as fake news.
Vance clarified that his decision to remain neutral is not an act of opposition to Netanyahu, stating he is neither for nor against endorsing him. This stance contrasts with former President Donald Trump, who publicly endorsed Netanyahu on October 18 on his Truth Social platform, calling him a "great fighter" and a "great partner for peace" against Iran. Some of Trump's close advisors had reportedly urged him not to issue the public endorsement.
Netanyahu welcomed Trump's endorsement, highlighting their past joint achievements in confronting Iran and its proxies. Meanwhile, Vance's previous international endorsements include Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who subsequently lost his election. In the same interview, Vance also discussed a potential 2028 presidential run, stating he has not yet decided but is confident Trump would endorse him if he runs.
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