# JD Vance refrains from endorsing Israeli leader Netanyahu as Trump offers praise

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-20T01:53:34+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/20/vance-israel-netanyahu-midterms-election-.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/jd-vance-refrains-from-endorsing-israeli-leader-netanyahu-as-trump-off-ec1d77/

Vice President JD Vance declined to follow Trump in endorsing Netanyahu, saying he’s “not getting involved in Israeli elections” a week before Israelis vote.

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