Former Israeli ambassador Alon Pinkas said U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s public charge that Israel is undermining U.S.-Iran negotiations is unprecedented, reflecting a clear policy rift between Washington and Jerusalem over Iran. In the House, 103 of 212 Democrats voted to cancel the $3.3bn annual U.S. aid package to Israel; one Republican joined, signalling a marked Democratic shift on Israel aid. Reportedly, President Trump told Prime Minister Netanyahu last week Israeli forces should withd

Former Israeli ambassador Alon Pinkas said U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance’s public charge that Israel is undermining U.S.-Iran negotiations is unprecedented, reflecting a clear policy rift between Washington and Jerusalem over Iran. In the House, 103 of 212 Democrats voted to cancel the $3.3bn annual U.S. aid package to Israel; one Republican joined, signalling a marked Democratic shift on Israel aid. Reportedly, President Trump told Prime Minister Netanyahu last week Israeli forces should withdraw from Lebanon and Syria; Israel’s defence minister publicly rejected a withdrawal. White House response is pending.