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Fri 19 Jun 2026 11:38 am - Jerusalem Time

Vance Rebukes Israeli Ministers: Do Not Attack Your Only Ally, Crises Cannot Be Solved by Killing Alone

US Vice President J.D. Vance launched a sharp attack on members of the Israeli government who criticized the recently signed memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran. Vance clarified during a press conference at the White House that the positions rejecting the agreement reflect a lack of appreciation for the current political reality, emphasizing that President Trump represents the only international leader who shows genuine and tangible sympathy for Israeli interests at this sensitive stage.

Vance directed a direct rebuke to Israeli officials, warning them against attacking their country's only remaining strategic ally on the international stage. He indicated that political wisdom dictates maintaining strong relations with Washington instead of issuing hostile statements against the US administration, which provides the necessary political and security cover for the continued existence of the Hebrew state in facing regional challenges.

In the context of his discussion of military support, the US Vice President revealed figures reflecting the extent of Israeli reliance on the United States, explaining that two-thirds of the defense systems and measures protecting Israel are the product of purely American industry and funding. Vance called on those he described as 'unaware' within Israel to wake up and realize that their country's problem is not with the US administration, but in understanding the defensive and financial reality that links the two parties.

Vance also specifically mentioned the occupation's security and finance ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, criticizing their strong opposition to the agreement that ended the war that erupted last February. He stated in remarks to international media that Netanyahu seems more aware of the details and importance of the agreement, while other ministers rush towards verbal escalation without possessing realistic alternatives or viable political solutions on the ground.

The US Vice President concluded his criticisms by posing a rhetorical question to the extremist ministers about their alternative proposals for ensuring national security away from diplomacy. Vance clearly affirmed that not all security and political dilemmas can be addressed by resorting to force and killing alone, noting that international agreements represent a strategic necessity that cannot be bypassed by mere internal political slogans.

If I were a member of the Israeli government, I would not attack my only strong ally left in the entire world.

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Vance Rebukes Israeli Ministers: Do Not Attack Your Only Ally, Crises Cannot Be Solved by Killing Alone

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