Vice President JD Vance commented on the relationship between the United States and Israel, acknowledging that their interests are not always aligned. In an interview with Robert Costa for CBS Sunday Morning, Vance stated that while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been a good partner, there have been instances where US and Israeli interests diverge.
Key Takeaways
Vice President JD Vance discussed US-Israel relations and the potential for a peace deal with Iran. He acknowledged differences between US and Israeli interests but emphasized the importance of pursuing American priorities. Vance also mentioned that a deal with Iran could happen soon or take months, but definitely before midterms.
- Vance says Netanyahu has made mistakes in US relations
- US and Israel interests not always aligned
- Peace deal with Iran possible within weeks or months
- Trump administration claims progress on nuclear negotiations
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▼CBS News and The Guardian report different timelines for when a deal with Iran could be reached.
Us-israel Relations
Broad AgreementVance acknowledges differences in US and Israeli interests but emphasizes American priorities.
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Vance said: "Prime Minister Netanyahu... he governs a country that has obviously been a very close partner of the United States. But even when we've been close partners, sometimes we have interests that are perfectly aligned and sometimes we have interests that are misaligned."
He also mentioned that President Donald Trump has been clear about what is in America's best interest, adding that "where that diverges, we, unfortunately for the Israelis, have to choose the side of the American people, which we always do." Vance declined to specify examples but said Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong" in his approach to US relations.
Regarding negotiations with Iran, Vance claimed that the US is "very close" to achieving a peace deal. He stated that this could happen within the next week or take months, but it would definitely occur before the midterm elections. This aligns with President Trump's recent statements about being in the "final throes" of negotiations and expecting a deal soon.
The conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has seen escalations recently, including retaliatory strikes following an Apache helicopter incident near the Strait of Hormuz. Despite these tensions, Vance expressed optimism about reaching a long-term agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear program. He emphasized that the administration trusts its own negotiating abilities rather than relying on trust in Iran.
In other news, Vice President Vance is set to appear on The View, marking his first visit to the reliably liberal ABC News program. This appearance comes as he promotes his new book and discusses current events and administrative goals.
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