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JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms

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Beaumont, T. (2026, October 20). JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/jd-vance-declines-to-endorse-netanyahu-for-reelection-says-he-s-focusing-on-midterms/article_3c3844e3-a479-512e-ae58-c81f7d912cf9.html

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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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Vice President JD Vance declined Monday to endorse Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection a day after President Donald Trump endorsed the embattled Israeli leader. asserted

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

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