Vance downplays choice not to support Netanyahu, says won't endorse 'any more foreign candidates'

US Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, stating he is focused on the US midterms and will not endorse any more foreign candidates. This contrasts with President Donald Trump, who gave Netanyahu a full endorsement. Vance made the remarks before a rally in Ohio, less than a week before the Israeli election.

US Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for re-election, telling reporters before a rally in Ohio that he is focused on the US midterm elections and will not endorse any more foreign candidates. This contrasts with President Donald Trump, who gave Netanyahu a full endorsement on Truth Social, calling him a 'Great Warrior Prime Minister' and 'brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition.' Vance cited his past endorsement of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, which 'didn't go particularly well,' as a reason for his hesitation. When pressed by journalist Mark Halperin, Vance repeatedly said he was 'not getting involved' in Israeli elections. The article frames the story around the Israeli election less than a week away but does not include analysis of how Vance's stance might affect the race.