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‘Not getting involved in Israeli elections’: JD Vance on Netanyahu re-election

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During an interview with journalist Mark Halperin, US Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, stating his focus remains on US midterm elections rather than foreign politics. Vance noted that while President Trump has endorsed Netanyahu, he would not be taking a similar stance. This decision comes amid concerns over antisemitism in the United States and divisions within the Republican Party regarding support for Israel.

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As of October 20, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection despite strong support from President Donald Trump, stating he intends to stay focused on upcoming midterm elections in the US. During an interview with journalist Mark Halperin, Vance said, "I’m not anti-endorsing him; I’m not pro-endorsing him. I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections." He further explained that his decision is not a sign of opposition but rather reflects his focus on endorsing American candidates for the midterms.

The day before, Trump had offered Netanyahu his full support in a Truth Social post, praising him as a "Great Warrior Prime Minister" and key ally against Iran. Vance’s refusal to follow Trump's lead comes at a sensitive time with rising concerns over antisemitism ahead of US midterm elections and amid heightened tensions between the US and Israel.

Vance had previously endorsed foreign leaders but chose not to do so this time, highlighting the complexity of his role in balancing domestic political priorities while navigating international relations.

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“There are some people within their system that we know beyond a shadow of a doubt are manipulating and trying to change American public opinion to keep the war going on indefinitely,” Vance said during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast.

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US Vice President JD Vance on Monday declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, a day after President Donald Trump backed the embattled Israeli leader. asserted

Trump → decline → leader

“The president has the most influential endorsement in American or international political history,” Vance said during an interview with journalist Mark Halperin. asserted

Vance → have → Halperin

Asked about his position, Vance said he would focus on US elections rather than get involved in Israeli politics. asserted

he → ask → politics

“I endorse American candidates, and that’s where I’m focused on the midterms,” Vance said while travelling to campaign for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley of North Carolina. asserted

Vance → endorse → Carolina

“So, I’m not getting involved in Israeli elections.” asserted

I → involve → elections

Vance has previously campaigned for a foreign leader, travelling to Hungary last spring to support then-prime minister Viktor Orban before his party lost the parliamentary election. asserted

party → campaign → election

His refusal to follow Trump’s lead on Netanyahu comes at a sensitive time for Jewish Americans and US-Israel relations, with concerns over antisemitism rising ahead of the US midterm elections. asserted

concerns → follow → elections

Republicans have sought to portray Democrats, including Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, as hostile towards Jews and Israel, even as divisions persist within their own party. asserted

divisions → seek → party

Vance has also faced questions from Jewish Republicans about his commitment to Jewish Americans and the US alliance with Israel. asserted

Vance → face → Israel

Last month, he addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, leaving a positive impression while stopping short of distancing himself from conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson. asserted

he → address → Carlson

Carlson faced criticism last year for interviewing antisemite Nick Fuentes on his podcast. asserted

Carlson → face → podcast

Vance has also criticised elements of Netanyahu’s government over the war with Iran. asserted

Vance → criticise → Iran

In June, he sharply criticised Israeli officials who opposed Trump’s efforts to resolve the conflict. asserted

who → criticise → conflict

A month later, he alleged that some Israeli officials had attempted to influence American public opinion to derail negotiations. asserted

officials → allege → negotiations

Vance → be → podcast