JD 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
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir attends the graduation ceremony of an IDF officers’ course in southern Israel, June 25, 2026; Illustrative.

IDF chief marks 1,000 days since October 7, says Iran is 'primary focus'

US Vice President JD Vance speaks during an event marking 250 years of the American military at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 1, 2026.

US-Iran talks 'going well' Vance claims, Iran's deputy FM says monitoring of MoU discussed - report

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

When language becomes a threat to democratic values - opinion


Israel's American dilemma: We love America, but stop running our war

Young Israelis remain deeply grateful for American support, but many are increasingly questioning its influence over Israeli decision-making

Young Israelis are trying to understand is whether the relationship that has defined Israeli security for decades will look the same in the decades ahead.
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Another mechanism stopping Israel from defending against terrorists - opinion

Vance’s proposal isn’t “deconfliction.” Instead, it is a mechanism to limit Israel’s ability to respond while Hezbollah pursues conflict.

The Iranian delegation led by Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, Speaker of the Parliament of Iran (center) arrives to meet with the Pakistani delegation led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (not pictured) on June 21, 2026 in Obbuergen, Switzerland.

Not by the hands of God or man: Israel must prepare for a post-Trump America - opinion

Something profound was revealed in Klein’s letter, beyond the betrayal. Israelis are starting to realize what’s on the horizon. Trump has been the greatest defender of Israel, but things are changing

Ultra orthodox Jewish children pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 19, 20226.

JD Vance is wrong on US aid to Israel - here is what he failed to tell Americans - opinion

Vance should understand that military assistance to Israel is not a one-sided burden on the American taxpayer. He should also examine the cost of the American military presence in the Middle East.

US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft are parked at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv on February 25, 2026.

Trump’s regional realignment sparks debate over US support for Israel - opinion

The US-Iran ceasefire deal and Vance’s remarks spark fresh tensions with Israel over shifting US regional strategy in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President JD Vance during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, earlier this year.

My Word: Swiss cheese diplomacy leaves dangerous holes in Iran deal

It seems US Vice President JD Vance, the main name behind the deal, forgot that it is the loser who is meant to accept defeat, not the victor.

US Vice President JD Vance (L) stands next to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif prior to the quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Burgenstock hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, on June 21.

Vance, Rubio split on Iran war, Israel in Lebanon, as White House denies divergence - analysis

The contrast suggests that, even as the administration has emphasized unity, differing worldviews are at times rising to the surface, offering an early glimpse of the Republican Party’s future.

US VICE President JD Vance and US President Donald Trump listen to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak during a meeting with Lebanon Ambassador to the US and Israel Ambassador to the US, at the White House in Washington, DC on April 23, 2026.

Vance announces unprecedented CENTCOM-IRGC talks aimed at reducing military tensions

CENTCOM is entering direct talks with the IRGC in Qatar in a rare military-to-military channel that bypasses usual State Department or CIA mediation.

 Vice President JD Vance Visits "FOX & Friends" NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Vice President JD Vance visits "FOX & Friends" at Fox News Channel Studios on June 16, 2026 in New York City.

US reviewing F-35 fighter jets sale to Turkey as Trump pushes $700 million jet engine deal

Vice President JD Vance said that the US could sell Turkey F-35 fighter jets, but further review is necessary to ensure compliance with US law.

An F-35 pilot prepares for take off from the Vermont Air National Guard Base with the flag of the United States, in South Burlington, Vermont, US, May 22, 2020

'Maybe on the Iran side': Trump reveals Turkey's Erdogan stayed out of Iran war at his request

When asked if he would provide fighter jets and jet engines to Turkey, Trump stated that he would "probably do something" that would make Turkey ”very happy."

 U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gesture as they pose for a photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.