Israel's UN ambassador rejects Vance's claim that Iran war was behind midterm losses

Israel's UN ambassador, Danny Danon, has rejected Vice President JD Vance's claim that the Iran war was the primary reason for the Republican Party's significant losses in the recent midterm elections. In a recent interview with Israeli outlet i24 News, Danon stated, "It's very easy to always blame Israel for everything, but that is not the case." He added that the decision to attack Iran was made by the United States, not Israel, and that Israel supported the US effort, believing it was the right decision.

Vance made the Iran war the focal point of his analysis on X following the election results, stating that the real reason for the Republican Party's losses was the war. He also mentioned that polling showed Trump voters wanted the US to "change our relationship to Israel" and end the war on Iran. Despite Trump acknowledging the impact of the war on the election, he has also said he would have done it again.

Danon urged Israel to listen to criticisms from both the Democratic and Republican parties in the US, emphasizing that it will be harder for Israel to navigate these challenges. He also noted that the election results have resulted in criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from politicians and commentators who believe he has become "toxic" for both parties. Critics argue that following the Democrats' victory, Netanyahu can no longer lead Israel due to his unpopularity in the US.

Israeli analysts have pointed out that the US election results mark the end of a "half-century era of US-Israel relations" and that the future remains uncertain.