Vice President Defends Washington’s Agreement
US Vice President JD Vance has strongly criticised Israeli officials who attacked the recent US-Iran deal.
Speaking at the White House, Vance warned members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet not to alienate the United States.
He said Israel should not attack the only powerful ally it has left in the world.
His remarks came amid rising tensions between Netanyahu’s government and President Donald Trump over the agreement with Tehran.
Vance said some Israeli cabinet members had personally attacked the US president over the deal. He called their response unrealistic and politically damaging.
Vance Highlights US Military Support for Israel
The vice president said Netanyahu himself had not personally criticised the agreement. However, he expressed concern over statements made by other senior Israeli figures.
Vance also pointed to the large amount of military support that the United States provides to Israel.
He said many of the defensive weapons used to protect Israel in recent months were built by American workers and funded by American taxpayers.
According to Vance, Israel’s main problem is not President Trump. He said Israeli officials who believe otherwise need to understand the reality of their security position.
Trump Also Questions Israeli Strikes
Vance’s comments follow growing criticism from Trump over Israel’s military actions in the region.
Trump has expressed concern over the high death toll from Israeli attacks, especially in Lebanon.
He said Israel did not need to respond with major strikes after limited drone attacks caused no serious damage.
Vance also questioned the approach of hardline Israeli ministers. In an interview with the New York Times, he named Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich as critics of the deal.
He said Israel cannot solve every national security issue through force.
The remarks show a rare public rebuke from Washington toward Israeli officials. They also highlight growing pressure on Netanyahu’s government as the US-Iran agreement moves forward.
