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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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On October 20, 2026, Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection, a day after President Donald Trump publicly backed Netanyahu in his bid. During an interview with journalist Mark Halperin on "2WAY Tonight," Vance stated that he would not involve himself in Israel's election and emphasized his focus on U.S. midterm elections. He noted, however, that his refusal to endorse Netanyahu should not be seen as opposition but rather a decision to remain neutral regarding the Israeli election. Trump had previously endorsed Netanyahu through a lengthy post on Truth Social, praising him as a key ally against Iran.

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

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