Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
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"Prime Minister Netanyahu, look, he governs a country that has obviously been a very close partner of the United States."
— JD Vance , Politician
"those conversations sometimes are better left in private"
— JD Vance , Politician
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Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
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The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
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