Key facts
- U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington cannot allow its Middle East policy to be "subservient to the State of Israel."
- Vance stated that Israel remains an important partner on military technology and intelligence.
- He asserted that the U.S. will not automatically follow the Israeli government's lead on security issues.
- Vance compared the U.S. relationship with Israel to its European alliances, stating U.S. policy should not be "subservient to NATO."
- He praised President Donald Trump for being willing to disagree with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when American and Israeli interests diverged.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance asserted on Tuesday that Washington cannot permit its Middle East policy to be "subservient to the State of Israel," a significant statement from a prominent figure in the Trump administration and a potential 2028 Republican presidential candidate. Speaking at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, Vance acknowledged Israel's importance as a partner in military technology and intelligence but stressed that the U.S. would not automatically align with Israeli government decisions on security matters. "We’re going to work with people when we work with them. We’re going to disagree when we disagree. And we’re going to pursue America’s interests," Vance stated.