U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Israeli officials for opposing the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, saying Israel cannot 'kill your way out' of its security problems. He specifically named National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for their opposition, according to HindustanTimes.com. Vance told Israeli officials to 'wake up and smell the reality' and asserted that Donald Trump is Israel’s only ally left in the world. He also stated that the criticism from Israel stems from mistrust, and that America has earned the trust of the region. The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding includes a 60-day ceasefire and lifts the U.S. blockade on Iran. According to Dawn, the agreement includes a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while the Guardian reported that Iran plans to bring in maritime fees for the strait. Vance noted that two-thirds of defensive weapons protecting Israel were built by Americans and paid for by American tax dollars, according to Gdelt. The Israeli military published a map showing an expanded occupation zone in southern Lebanon, according to Bluesky. President Donald Trump said he encouraged everyone in West Asia to maintain their commitment to allowing negotiations to take place, according to HindustanTimes.