# Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu as Trump praises Israeli leader

https://mins.news/en/item/107105

- CNBC, 2026-10-20 01:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/20/vance-israel-netanyahu-midterms-election-.html

> Vice President JD Vance declined to join Trump in endorsing Netanyahu, saying he would not get involved in Israeli elections, a week before Israelis vote.

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