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

Vance said he backs American candidates and will not intervene in Israel’s race as Trump publicly supports Netanyahu.

  • On Monday, Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reelection bid, stating "I support American candidates, and that's what I'm focused on right now—the midterm elections."
  • Vance previously campaigned for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who was voted out after 16 years in power, marking a departure from his current hands-off approach to Israel's election.
  • Last month, Vance addressed the Republican Jewish Coalition amid skepticism from Jewish Republicans about his commitment to Israel; he claimed earlier this year that some within the Israeli system were 'manipulating' American public opinion.
  • President Donald Trump diverges sharply, praising Netanyahu on Truth Social as a "Great Warrior Prime Minister, and an even greater Partner for Peace in combating the Islamic Republic of Iran."
  • With Israel's national election scheduled for next week, Vance continues campaigning for Republican Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina, emphasizing his priority remains American candidates.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he is not involved in the Israeli elections and focuses on American candidates before the mid-term U.S. election. His position differs from that of President Donald Trump, who supports Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the race for re-election.

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JD Vance has refused to endorse Benjamin Netanyahu's election bid, saying he would focus on American candidates. This statement, which comes after Donald Trump's endorsement, highlights the difference in the two leaders' public stances on the Israeli election.

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US Vice President JD Vance refused to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the election.

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Election support for Benjamin Netanyahu – Donald Trump surprisingly sent his defense minister Hegseth to Israel. Vice-President JD Vance rejects Netanyahu's support.

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Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer broke the news on Monday, October 19, 2026.
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