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'Wake up': US VP Vance rebukes Israeli critics of Iran deal <p>United States Vice President JD Vance on Thursday issued a rare rebuke of Israel during a White House press briefing, criticising Israeli lawmakers who had opposed the <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2008730/pm-says-us-iran-have-signed-deal-electronically-iran-to-instantly-reopen-hormuz-us-to-immediately-lift-blockade">memorandum of understanding</a> signed between the United States and Iran.</p> <p>Under the deal, the two sides have agreed on a framework to end the war, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a 60-day timeline for further talks.</p> <p>Vance’s comments come amid <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2008205/trump-and-netanyahu-on-collision-course-over-iran-deal">rising tensions</a> between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.</p> <p>“If I was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world,” Vance told reporters.</p> <p>“Anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation.”</p> <figure …

Vance warns Israel against criticizing US-Iran deal <p>US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday issued an extraordinary rebuke to Israeli critics of the Iran deal, warning them not to alienate their "only powerful ally" left in the world.</p><p>Vance told members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet to "wake up and smell the reality," amid growing tensions between Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.</p>

'Cannot kill your way out': JD Vance rebukes Israeli critics of US-Iran ... US Vice PresidentJD Vancelashed out at Israeli critics of the Iran deal on Thursday, saying that Tel Aviv couldn't just “kill your way out” of every national security problem. In an interview with the New York Times, Vance criticised Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for opposing the US-Iran peace deal. "What is your exact proposal? You’re a country of 9 million people. You can’t just kill your way out of solving every single national security problem that you have," Vance said. "I find this whole freakout in Israel a little bit odd because I think that it comes from a place of mistrust, and I think that America has earned the trust of that region of the world," Vance said. Vance was defendingthe deal reached this week to end the war with Iranthat critics in the US and Israel have slammed for failing to curb Iran's missile program and providing no clear path to dismantling its nuclear facilities, while constraining Israel in its war with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. US PresidentDonald Trump, in a social media post after Vance's remarks on Thur…

5️⃣ The escalating situation is heavily straining U.S.-Israel relations. Vice President JD Vance recently lashed out at Israeli cabinet members for criticizing the ceasefire, bluntly reminding them that the Trump administration is Israel's "only powerful ally" left in the world. 🇺🇸 #USPolitics

Vance slams Israeli critics of US-Iran deal <p>US Vice President JD Vance on Friday issued an extraordinary rebuke to Israeli critics of the Iran deal, warning them not to alienate their "only powerful ally" left in the world.</p><p>Vance told members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's cabinet criticizing the agreement to "wake up and smell the reality," amid growing tensions between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump.</p>

Now 75° Fri 74° Sat 72° A High Wind Warning will be in effect through 8 PM for much of the area. Gusts to 50 mph possible. President Trump participates in a Medal of Honor Ceremony. byCHARLOTTE HAZARD | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Vice President JD Vancesaid Thursday that Israeli politicians shouldn’t attack “the only powerful ally” they have amid criticism of President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. After Trump announced the agreement with Iran, Israel denounced the deal. The president said he expects all parties, including Hezbollah, Lebanon and Israel toabide by the deal. Vance said that if he was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, he wouldn’t be “attacking the only powerful ally that I have left anywhere in the entire world.” He directed his message to the cabinet members and said that two-thirds of defensive weapons that have protected Israel were built by Americans and paid for by American tax dollars. Vance is expected to go to Switzerland for an official signing ceremony with Iranian officials,according to Politico.

Vance to Israeli ministers: ‘Don’t attack the only powerful ally you have left’ https://www.europesays.com/iran/166695/ U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that the 60-day ceasefire window with Iran has begun, during which…

‘Cannot kill your way out’: JD Vance rebukes Israeli critics of US-Iran deal Donald Trump said after JD Vance's remarks that he encouraged everyone in West Asia to maintain their commitment to allowing negotiations to take place.

'Trump is Israel's only ally': JD Vance's blunt message to Netanyahu over Iran deal criticism US Vice President JD Vance issued a stern warning to Israeli critics of the US-Iran agreement, asserting Donald Trump is Israel's sole powerful ally. Vance defended the deal, criticizing Israeli cabinet members for their backlash and highlighting substantial US military aid. He urged them to re-evaluate their priorities amidst regional challenges.

Vance rightly points out that Israel’s wreckless exploitation of the Iran war to progress the Greater Israel project has turned the leaders of the West against them & urges Netenyahu to respect the ceasefire in Lebanon Israel continues attacks so will Trump TACO out of cutting off Israel funding

"YOU CAN'T KILL YOUR WAY OUT OF EVERY PROBLEM": Vance Pushes Back On ... Vice President JD Vance is pushing back forcefully against growing criticism in Israel over the recently signed U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, arguing that fears surrounding the agreement are based on misinformation and a lack of trust in the United States. In an interview with The New York Times, Vance said he finds the reaction in Israel to be “a little bit odd,” insisting that the United States has earned the trust of both Israel and the broader region through years of support and cooperation. “I find this whole freakout in Israel a little bit odd because I think that it comes from a place of mistrust,” Vance said. “I think that America has earned the trust of that region of the world.” Vance, who has become one of the administration’s leading defenders of the agreement, argued that critics assume any benefit provided to Iran will come without changes in Iranian behavior. “There is this weird panic almost in the Israeli system that I’ve picked up on where they assume that everything that is contemplated that is good for Iran will happen, but that will happen without the Iranians changing any be…

Vance Lashes Out at Israeli Critics of U.S.-Iran Agreement to End the War Vice President JD Vance during a news briefing at the White House on Thursday. He lashed out at critics of President Trump’s deal with Iran.

Vance to Israel: Abide by Iran Deal or Lose Your Last Ally - TIME Vice President JD Vance on Thursday issued a stark warning for the Israeli government to get on board with President Donald Trump’s controversial agreement with Iran , suggesting Israel had alienated much of the globe in recent years and that the U.S. was its last remaining major ally. “If I was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, I might not be attacking the only powerful ally that I have anywhere left in the entire world,” Vance said near the end of an hourlong White House briefing with reporters. The remarks were the most public display of how much the Trump Administration's relationship with Israeli leadership has grown increasingly acrimonious since the U.S. and Israel jointly launched a war against Iran n early four months ago . Vance spent most of the briefing defending the Iran deal , which Israel was not a direct party to but commits the country to halting its missile attacks in Southern Lebanon while resuscitating Iran’s economy through lifting its crude oil sanctions. In exchange, Iran agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and promised to not to produce any nuclear weapons. The signing of the MOU be…

West Asia LIVE: Donald Trump defends Iran deal from critics U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance issued an extraordinary rebuke to Israeli critics of the Iran deal, warning them not to alienate their "only powerful ally" left in the world

Now 75° Fri 74° Sat 72° A High Wind Warning will be in effect through 8 PM for much of the area. Gusts to 50 mph possible. President Trump participates in a Medal of Honor Ceremony. byCHARLOTTE HAZARD | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Vice President JD Vancesaid Thursday that Israeli politicians shouldn’t attack “the only powerful ally” they have amid criticism of President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. After Trump announced the agreement with Iran, Israel denounced the deal. The president said he expects all parties, including Hezbollah, Lebanon and Israel toabide by the deal. Vance said that if he was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, he wouldn’t be “attacking the only powerful ally that I have left anywhere in the entire world.” He directed his message to the cabinet members and said that two-thirds of defensive weapons that have protected Israel were built by Americans and paid for by American tax dollars. Vance is expected to go to Switzerland for an official signing ceremony with Iranian officials,according to Politico.

JD Vance slams Israeli officials who criticised U.S.-Iran deal, deepening rift between allies “Donald J Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic to the nation of Israel at this moment in time,” U.S. Vice President JD Vance said during a news briefing at the White House on Thursday, June 18, 2026

Now 75° Fri 74° Sat 72° A High Wind Warning will be in effect through 8 PM for much of the area. Gusts to 50 mph possible. President Trump participates in a Medal of Honor Ceremony. byCHARLOTTE HAZARD | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Vice President JD Vancesaid Thursday that Israeli politicians shouldn’t attack “the only powerful ally” they have amid criticism of President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. After Trump announced the agreement with Iran, Israel denounced the deal. The president said he expects all parties, including Hezbollah, Lebanon and Israel toabide by the deal. Vance said that if he was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, he wouldn’t be “attacking the only powerful ally that I have left anywhere in the entire world.” He directed his message to the cabinet members and said that two-thirds of defensive weapons that have protected Israel were built by Americans and paid for by American tax dollars. Vance is expected to go to Switzerland for an official signing ceremony with Iranian officials,according to Politico.

Vance’s threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel https://www.europesays.com/iran/168139/ Summary Vice President JD Vance issued a warning to Israel officials that further hints at escalating tensions between…

VP J.D. Vance slams Israeli “hysteria” over a tentative U.S.–Iran deal, exposing rare public rifts with Netanyahu over Lebanon, sanctions and nuclear red lines. What does this reset mean for... https://hyperlocalnews.website/inten/vance-lashes-out-at-israel-over-criticism-of-iran.html

Now 75° Fri 74° Sat 72° A High Wind Warning will be in effect through 8 PM for much of the area. Gusts to 50 mph possible. President Trump participates in a Medal of Honor Ceremony. byCHARLOTTE HAZARD | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Vice President JD Vancesaid Thursday that Israeli politicians shouldn’t attack “the only powerful ally” they have amid criticism of President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. After Trump announced the agreement with Iran, Israel denounced the deal. The president said he expects all parties, including Hezbollah, Lebanon and Israel toabide by the deal. Vance said that if he was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, he wouldn’t be “attacking the only powerful ally that I have left anywhere in the entire world.” He directed his message to the cabinet members and said that two-thirds of defensive weapons that have protected Israel were built by Americans and paid for by American tax dollars. Vance is expected to go to Switzerland for an official signing ceremony with Iranian officials,according to Politico.

'Wake up': Vance slams Israeli critics of Iran deal US Vice-President JD Vance lashes out at Israeli critics of the Iran deal, saying Donald Trump is Israel's only ally, in a sharp rebuke that referenced the billions in American defence aid the country receives.

Vance issues harsh warning to Israelis slamming Trump’s Iran deal Vice President JD Vance eviscerated Israeli officials who have criticized President Trump over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, blasting them for complaining about the document that requires them to stop striking Hezbollah in Lebanon.

US vice president lashes out at Israeli leadership The problem for Israel is not Donald J. Trump, and anybody in Israel who thinks their biggest problem is the president of the United States needs to wake up and smell the reality of the situation that country is in, JD Vance said

Vance on Thursday sharply rebuked Israeli officials who attacked the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying Trump is Israel’s only sympathetic ally The Israeli military published a map showing an expanded occupation zone in southern Lebanon, even as the deal calls for a permanent ceasefire

JD Vance tells Israel to not label everything as antisemitism because antisemitism loses its meaning; that you can't kill your way out of your problems; to stop effing with US when we supply all your weapons as Israel gets mad at US for seeking Iran ceasefire instead of letting the war continue

Now 75° Fri 74° Sat 72° A High Wind Warning will be in effect through 8 PM for much of the area. Gusts to 50 mph possible. President Trump participates in a Medal of Honor Ceremony. byCHARLOTTE HAZARD | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Vice President JD Vancesaid Thursday that Israeli politicians shouldn’t attack “the only powerful ally” they have amid criticism of President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. After Trump announced the agreement with Iran, Israel denounced the deal. The president said he expects all parties, including Hezbollah, Lebanon and Israel toabide by the deal. Vance said that if he was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, he wouldn’t be “attacking the only powerful ally that I have left anywhere in the entire world.” He directed his message to the cabinet members and said that two-thirds of defensive weapons that have protected Israel were built by Americans and paid for by American tax dollars. Vance is expected to go to Switzerland for an official signing ceremony with Iranian officials,according to Politico.

Vance’s threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel https://www.europesays.com/iran/168201/ Summary Vice President JD Vance issued a warning to Israel officials that further hints at escalating tensions between…

US vice president slams Israel over criticism of Trump’s Iran deal JD Vance slammed members of Israel’s government for criticising US President Donald Trump over his Iran deal efforts.

Now 75° Fri 74° Sat 72° A High Wind Warning will be in effect through 8 PM for much of the area. Gusts to 50 mph possible. President Trump participates in a Medal of Honor Ceremony. byCHARLOTTE HAZARD | The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) —Vice President JD Vancesaid Thursday that Israeli politicians shouldn’t attack “the only powerful ally” they have amid criticism of President Donald Trump’s Iran deal. After Trump announced the agreement with Iran, Israel denounced the deal. The president said he expects all parties, including Hezbollah, Lebanon and Israel toabide by the deal. Vance said that if he was in the cabinet of the Israeli government, he wouldn’t be “attacking the only powerful ally that I have left anywhere in the entire world.” He directed his message to the cabinet members and said that two-thirds of defensive weapons that have protected Israel were built by Americans and paid for by American tax dollars. Vance is expected to go to Switzerland for an official signing ceremony with Iranian officials,according to Politico.

Vance warns US critics in Israel not to alienate 'only powerful ally' left Vice President JD Vance on Thursday warned U.S. critics in Israel against 'attacking the only powerful ally' left in the world, in an extraordinary rebuke after Washington and Tehr...

Vance’s threat is the latest sign US could be breaking with Israel https://www.europesays.com/people/121084/ Summary Vice President JD Vance issued a warning to Israel officials that further hints at escalating tensions between…

Vance castigates Israeli officials for Iran deal criticism: US is your only powerful ally US Vice President JD Vance on Friday launched a diatribe against Israeli officials in Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, warning them to “wake up and smell the reality.”Speaking to reporters at the White House, Vance was defending the memorandum of understanding signed by the United States and Iran on Wednesday.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The agreement initiates a 60-day ceasefire and lifts the US blockade on Iran, allowing Tehran to rejoin the global economy if it fulfills its commitments made in the MoU.Israelis, Republican lawmakers, and conservative influences in Washington have slammed the deal and publicly castigated President Donald Trump for what they believe to be a mistake in signing the deal.Asked about this criticism, Vance singled out members of Netanyahu&apos;s cabinet, without naming them, for attacking the deal and personally attacking Trump.“Donald J. Trump is the only head of state in the entire world who is sympathetic

"You are 9 million, you can't just kill": Vance's harsh break, the axis ... Join the channel Read the scenarios ByRedazione La Sicilia 18 June 2026, 20:10 20:11 Follow us In aMiddle Easton the brink of collapse, it is not the usual enemies that are curbing Israel's military ambitions, but rather itsmost influential ally. TheU.S. administrationhas opened arare and significant riftwith thegovernment of Jerusalem, imposing adecisive change of coursein the use of force, particularly in the delicateLebanese scenario. The turning point revolves around the defense of the new60-day memorandum of understandingsigned betweenthe United States and Iran. To safeguard thisfragile agreement, aimed at reopening theStrait of Hormuzand initiating afreeze on Tehran's nuclear program, theWhite Househas publicly drawn precisered linesregardingIsrael. The harshest tones have come fromVice President JD Vance: “you are a country of nine million people, you cannot kill to solve every national security problem.” In an interview with theNew York Times, Vance directly called out theIsraeli leadershipand, in particular, thefar-rightrepresented by ministersBezalel SmotrichandItamar Ben-Gvir. TheAmeric…

JD Vance tells Iran deal critics in Israel: Trump is your only ally left in the world <p>In a sharp rebuke to critics of Trump’s deal with Iran, the vice-president referenced the billions in defence aid Israel recieves from the US</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/iran-announces-plans-to-bring-in-maritime-fees-for-strait-of-hormuz">News: Iran announces plans to bring in maritime fees for strait of Hormuz</a> </p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/iran-peace-deal-us-trump">Analysis: Iran peace deal makes clear how far US has been forced to retreat since 2025</a> </p></li></ul><p>US vice-president JD Vance has lashed out at Israeli critics of the Iran deal, saying Donald Trump is Israel’s only ally left in the world, in a sharp rebuke that referenced the billions in defence aid ⁠the country receives from America.</p><p>Vance was defending the deal ⁠<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/us-iran-deal-trump">reached this week to end the war ​with Iran</a> that critics in the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/18/donald-trump-iran-deal-reactions-anger-relief-incredulity">US and Israel ha…