Israel should be realistic : The United States is now its only ally

U.S. Vice President advises Israeli Prime Minister over Iran deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice President J.D. Vance.

Washington, D.C. (United States): U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has strongly advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating that Israel should remain grounded in reality and avoid unnecessarily criticizing its strongest ally. He made these remarks during a White House press conference after Netanyahu expressed dissatisfaction with the recent peace agreement between the United States and Iran. Vance said, “Israel is not popular in much of the world. The United States remains its only powerful ally. I have two messages for Israel. First, President Donald Trump is currently the only influential world leader who is sympathetic toward Israel. Second, Israel should refrain from criticizing the United States.”

‘Killing People’ Cannot Be the Answer to Every Problem

In an interview with The New York Times, Vance also criticized the positions of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Vance stated, “What exactly is their proposal? For a country of only about nine million people, simply killing people cannot be the the solution to every security challenge. Unnecessary fear is being generated in Israel regarding the Iran agreement. Long-term peace and a diplomatic solution remain the best path toward stability in the region.”

Billions of Dollars in U.S. Military Aid to Israel

Referring to American military assistance to Israel, Vance noted that approximately two-thirds of the weapons used for Israel’s defence are manufactured in the United States and paid for by American taxpayers. Therefore, Israeli leaders who view the United States itself as the problem should recognize this reality. According to a Reuters report, the United States provides Israel with approximately $4 billion (around ₹37,760 crore) in military aid annually. Israeli officials have privately expressed concern that the agreement does not adequately address Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoided directly commenting on Vance’s remarks, he adopted a cautious stance, saying that Israel values its relationship with the United States but will continue its operations in southern Lebanon.