U.S.-Israel Rift Deepens as Vance Exposes Outburst at Netanyahu: Serious Misjudgment, Dragging Down America
The situation in the Middle East grows increasingly dire, pushing U.S. Vice President Vance—already skeptical about war—to turn against Israel.
According to sources, during a recent phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Vance harshly criticized him for recklessly initiating conflict, making serious misjudgments about the situation, and dragging the United States into the fray.
It has since become clear that the Iranian regime did not collapse as rapidly as Israel anticipated; instead, the war has only strengthened unity across Iran. Now that Vance seeks to push for negotiations, but Israel continues undermining efforts, he finally snapped and voiced his criticism of Netanyahu.
From the outset, Vance opposed invading Iran. Since entering politics, he has repeatedly expressed deep aversion to U.S. involvement in foreign wars, shaped by his firsthand experience in the Iraq War—even though he served only six months, his understanding of war runs deeper than most Western politicians.
Compared to Trump, Vance is far more committed to "America First." While Trump is self-serving, he has a major weakness—being easily influenced, especially on issues involving Israel—and with advancing age, he is particularly vulnerable to manipulation.
In addition, Israeli media reported that Vance once lost his temper with Netanyahu over the issue of settlements in the West Bank. However, both U.S. and Israeli officials have denied this claim.
Vance’s advisers believe this leak originated from Netanyahu’s side, aiming to drive a wedge between Vance and Trump, thereby forcing Vance out of negotiations with Iran so that the fighting can continue and Iran can be further weakened.
Yet even if Vance opposes the war, he cannot defy Trump’s will or determine the course of military actions. For him, what truly matters is expressing a distinct stance—thereby building broader public support and political capital in preparation for a future leadership role.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860881145647104/
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