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JD Vance acknowledges differences with Netanyahu, says Israeli leader made 'some mistakes'
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JD Vance acknowledges differences with Netanyahu, says Israeli leader made 'some mistakes'

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance acknowledged differences with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating the Israeli leader has made "some mistakes" in the Middle East war, according to an excerpt of an interview released Wednesday.

Vance emphasized that Israel is a close U.S. ally but noted that "sometimes we have interests that are perfectly aligned and other times we have interests that are not," according to a video posted on X by CBS News.

sometimes we have interests that are perfectly aligned and other times we have interests that are not

— JD VanceVance explained the dynamic of U.S.-Israel relations.

"What I've seen with the Prime Minister is that he defends the interests of his country very strongly," Vance said in the interview, which will air in full on Sunday. "Sometimes that means we agree and other times it means we don't."

Relations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Netanyahu have become strained in recent weeks. Trump even called the Israeli leader "crazy" on a phone call, according to Axios. Netanyahu approved strikes against Iran over the weekend, against Trump's wishes.

What I've seen with the Prime Minister is that he defends the interests of his country very strongly. Sometimes that means we agree and other times it means we don't.

— JD VanceVance described Netanyahu's approach to defending Israel's interests.

"They have been a great partner in many ways, but we also have to focus on what is in the best interest of the United States, and where this diverges, we, unfortunately for the Israelis, have to pick the side of the American people," Vance said.

They have been a great partner in many ways, but we also have to focus on what is in the best interest of the United States, and where this diverges, we, unfortunately for the Israelis, have to pick the side of the American people.

— JD VanceVance stated the U.S. must prioritize its own interests.

When asked if Netanyahu had made mistakes in how he has worked with Washington on Iran, the vice president said he "certainly has done some things wrong" but declined to be specific.

"I think those conversations are sometimes better left private," he concluded.

certainly has done some things wrong

— JD VanceVance commented on Netanyahu's handling of Iran-related issues with Washington.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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