Vance defends Israel ties amid skepticism, says alliance is in America’s 'best interest'
Vance acknowledged disagreements between the US and Israel but said the two countries would “continue to work together,” citing shared interests across a range of issues.
On Monday, US Vice President JD Vance emphasized the importance of Israel as "one of our most important alliances in the world" and America's "most important regional alliance." During a meeting with RJC National Chairman Norm Coleman at the Republican Jewish Coalition's National Leadership Summit in Las Vegas, Vance stressed the need to communicate the benefits of the US-Israel relationship to younger Americans who are increasingly skeptical of the alliance.
While acknowledging disagreements, Vance highlighted the alignment of interests on various issues, including their work on top-secret technology for the North American Missile Defense Shield. He also addressed antisemitism, vowing to stand by Jewish citizens and reject those who promote ethnic hatred, both within and outside the United States.
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