Saturday, June 20Saturday, June 20
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Vance refuses to endorse Netanyahus ambitions, declares he trusts no one
UN chaos erupts over Israel allegations as Die Linke brands Gaza campaign a genocide
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-term regional ambitions, telling a London podcast that he could not “get inside somebody’s head” while also declaring that he did not trust the Israeli leader. Speaking on the *Diary of a CEO* podcast published on 20 June 2026, Vance was asked whether Israel, facing an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Netanyahu, sought expanded influence under a “Greater Israel” concept. “I don’t know,” he said. “I can’t get inside somebody’s head.”
Pressed further on whether he trusted Netanyahu, Vance replied bluntly: “I don’t trust anybody.” The remarks, delivered during a high-profile media appearance, underscore the cautious and transactional nature of U.S.-Israel relations under the current administration. Vance also sought to delineate policy criticism from antisemitism, stating that opposition to Netanyahu’s government did not automatically constitute bigotry. “The U.S. and Israel are partners but do not always share aligned interests,” he said, adding that “criticising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies does not automatically equate to antisemitism.”
The comments come as Vance takes a more public-facing role in Middle East diplomacy, a gambit some allies describe as the “best among poor options” for the vice president amid stalled regional negotiations. While Vance’s remarks on trust and Netanyahu’s intentions are likely to fuel speculation about the depth of U.S.-Israel ties, his insistence that policy disputes need not be antisemitic signals an attempt to balance strategic partnership with domestic political realities. The timing—amid ongoing ICC scrutiny of Netanyahu and heightened regional tensions—lends the vice president’s words particular weight.
Analysts note that Vance’s refusal to endorse any territorial vision for Israel, combined with his blanket distrust of foreign leaders, reflects a broader skepticism toward expansive geopolitical commitments. Yet his willingness to engage publicly on Iran-related negotiations suggests a pragmatic, if reluctant, acceptance of a more visible diplomatic role. Whether this approach stabilises U.S. influence in the region or further complicates already fraught alliances remains to be seen.
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Vance on Netanyahus ambitions During an appearance on the Diary of a CEO podcast, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was asked about ICC-wanted war criminal Netanyahus long-term regional objectives, including claims by some analysts that Israel seeks expanded influence under the concept of a Greater Israel.Vance replied: I dont know. I cant get inside somebodys head.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
I dont trust anybody During an appearance on the Diary of a CEO podcast, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance was asked whether he trusted Israel and Netanyahu. He replied: I dont trust anybody.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
Vance: Criticism of Israel not always antisemitism Vice President JD Vance stated that criticising Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus policies does not automatically equate to antisemitism. He said the US and Israel are partners but do not always share aligned interests, and that opposition to Israeli government policies can be expressed without bigotry.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
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politico.eu · about 3 hours ago
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