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United States (U.S) Vice President J.D. Vance has dismissed suggestions that Israel functions as a client state of the U.S., emphasizing that the relationship between the two nations is based on partnership and mutual respect.
Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in West Jerusalem on October 22, Vance said Washington views Israel as an equal ally rather than a subordinate power.
“We don’t want a client state, and that’s not what Israel is. We want a partnership. We want an ally,” said Vance.
He noted that US President Donald Trump believes Israel can play a “strong leadership role” in the Middle East, allowing the U.S. to adopt a more supportive position in regional affairs.
Vance Dismisses Claims Israel Is a US Client State
Netanyahu, on his part, underscored that Israel’s strength contributes directly to stability in the Middle East and aligns with U.S. interests.
“A strong Israel serves America’s interests in stabilizing this very unstable region, and you can’t stabilize it without a strong Israel,” Netanyahu said.
Vance also expressed optimism about the recent Gaza ceasefire deal, saying it could help expand the Abraham Accords and pave the way for lasting peace in the region.
“I think this Gaza deal is a critical piece of unlocking the Abraham Accords,” said Vance. “What it could allow is an alliance structure in the Middle East that preserves, that endures, and that allows the good people of this region to step up and take ownership of their own backyard.”
“That’s in the United States’s best interest. I happen to think it’s in Israel’s best interest, too,” he said.
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US Vice President JD Vance also expressed optimism that the Gaza ceasefire will hold, despite repeated violations.
“It’s not easy. I never said it was easy. But I am optimistic that the ceasefire is going to hold and that we can actually build a better future for the entire Middle East,” Vance said.
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Netanyahu Casts Doubt on Turkey’s Role in Gaza Ceasefire Mission
Israeli Prime Minister expressed skepticism over the possibility of Turkish forces participating in the Gaza ceasefire monitoring mission, hinting at opposition to the proposal.
“We will decide together about that,” Netanyahu said pointedly.
“I have very strong opinions about that. Want to guess what they are?”
Relations between Israel and Turkey — once close allies — have sharply deteriorated during the ongoing Gaza war, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan frequently condemning Israel for its military actions.
Vance, however, said that there will be a constructive role for Turkey to play as the truce moves into its next stage.
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