Vice President JD Vance publicly urged Israeli officials to avoid criticizing President Donald Trump and the administration's newly negotiated agreement with Iran, highlighting Washington's central role in supporting Israel's security and defense capabilities./p>
Speaking at a White House press conference, Vance responded to reports that Israeli leaders were frustrated with the memorandum of understanding reached between the United States and Iran.
The remarks come amid growing tensions between Washington and Jerusalem over the administration's diplomatic efforts with Tehran. Israeli officials from across the political spectrum have expressed concern that the agreement could limit Israel's ability to respond to threats posed by Iran and allied groups such as Hezbollah.
Critics of the deal argue that it does not go far enough in addressing regional security concerns and could constrain Israeli military options.
At the same time, he suggested that disagreements between the two governments should be managed through direct coordination rather than public confrontation.
A central component of the memorandum involves a ceasefire framework in Lebanon, an issue that has generated particular friction between the United States and Israel.
The White House has repeatedly expressed concern that military actions in Lebanon could undermine diplomatic progress and risk broader regional escalation.
Vance indicated that the administration has sought closer coordination with Israel to prevent incidents that could derail negotiations or result in civilian casualties.
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