J. D. Vance

The civilizational divide: European Right aligned with Israel, America's Right aligned with Left

By treating the war against the IRGC as a foreign entanglement engineered by a foreign power, the isolationist Right and the progressive Left are actively undermining the West’s collective defense.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS
US VICE PRESIDENT JD Vance effectively validated accusations of disproportionate influence by pro-Israel advocates on US policy, providing ammunition for those who accuse American Jews of dual loyalty, the writer charges.

The US political right's rising hostility to Israel cannot be ignored - opinion

 Security cabinet meets to approve hostage deal. January 17, 2025.

Netanyahu to convene cabinet on Gaza ceasefire’s re-enforcement as ministers decry decision

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enters the Knesset plenum, October 20, 2025.

Knesset erupts over speaker's jab at Supreme Court chief, Netanyahu expects more peace deals


Letters to the Editor, July 24, 2024: Closer to the truth

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s fourth Congress speech: A 28-year US-Israel relations perspective - analysis

Netanyahu’s Fourth Congress Speech: Reflecting on 28 Years of Shifting US and Israeli Politics Amidst Ongoing Conflicts

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at Knesset, July 17, 2024.

Republicans call on Biden to resign presidency after he ends re-election bid

Republicans demand Biden's resignation after he ends re-election bid, questioning his ability to govern. Biden vows to complete his term, calling the demands "ridiculous."

 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump (left) and Republican vice presidential nominee J. D. Vance applaud on Day 2 of the Republican National Convention, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday.

RJC shares close ties with Trump's VP pick J.D. Vance who they helped send to the Senate

On Tuesday night, when Brooks got off the stage after addressing the crowded conventional hall about Trump's support for Israel and the Jewish community, he received a congratulatory text from Vance.

 Republican US Senate candidate J.D. Vance arrives to speak to supporters at an election party after winning the primary in Cincinnati, Ohio, US May 3, 2022.

Friend in need is a friend indeed: Vance's Israel support is most welcome - editorial

Without taking sides in the US election, we welcome Vance’s nomination, thank him for supporting Israel in its war against terror, and wish him well.

 The Dome of the Rock and the Western Wall, Jerusalem, and Senator JD Vance (R-OH) attends an event held by the national conservative political movement, 'Turning Point' in Detroit, Michigan, US, June,16, 2024.

Israeli diplomatic delegation to keep focus on policy amid pomp and circumstance of RNC

The convention will be followed next week by PM Netanyahu’s scheduled address to a splintered Congress over support for Israel’s war with Hamas and growing concern over hostilities with Hezbollah.

 People look at Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 15, 2024.

Biden balances progressives on Israel; Vance doesn’t – and it shows - analysis

While Biden answers questions on the Israel-Hamas war in a nuanced fashion, Vance makes it clear he backs Israel all the way.

 U.S. President Joe Biden speaks to journalists at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Americans across aisles react to Vance’s Middle East policy

Vance has expressed strong support for Israel and urged Biden not to provide a special immigration status for Palestinians.

Senator JD Vance (R-OH) attends an event held by the national conservative political movement, 'Turning Point' in Detroit, Michigan, US, June,16, 2024.

Antisemitic, anti-Israel activists claim Jews control Trump VP pick Vance  

Large and small social media accounts asserted that Vance was "Israel first" rather than "America first."

 Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance point to the stage during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024.

Jewish politician leads prayer for Israeli hostages to end Republican convention’s first day

At the Republican convention, Jewish delegate Leora Levy prayed for hostages taken by Hamas, marking a rare mention of Israel. David Sacks criticized Biden's Ukraine policy.

 Visitors walk outside the U.S. Capitol building as House Republicans continue to work to choose a new Speaker of the House, in Washington, U.S., October 16, 2023.