U.S. Vice President JD Vance fired back Wednesday at Israeli journalist Yinon Magal and other prominent critics of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, arguing that they have adopted Iranian propaganda. The exchange escalated after Magal called Vance "scum" over the agreement.
The exchange marks a sharp personal escalation in the debate over the U.S.-Iran agreement. Israeli journalist Yinon Magal called Vance "scum" over the ceasefire, prompting the Vice President to respond that Magal and other critics "adopted Iranian propaganda," as reported by Channel 14. The Vice President also targeted figures including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, who supported the diplomatic track over renewed military action against Iran.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Wednesday, Vance had already singled out Magal and a U.S.-based pro-Netanyahu pundit for adopting Iranian propaganda in earlier remarks. The renewed confrontation comes as opposition to the deal grows among right-wing commentators and some Israeli politicians, who argue the ceasefire prevents decisive military action.
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- DevelopingVance accuses Israel of online smear campaign against Iran MOU, report says
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