U.S. Vice President JD Vance said at the White House on Thursday evening that 'Israelis, like everyone else, need to respect the peace process.' The remark, reported via image caption by AP, comes as the Trump administration continues to push for a comprehensive deal with Iran. The White House event and the precise context of the statement have not been detailed.
Vice President JD Vance continued the administration's campaign for a nuclear deal with Iran with a brief statement at the White House on Thursday evening. According to an AP photograph caption, Vance said: "Israelis, like everyone else, need to respect the peace process." The remark — its precise context and whether it was part of a wider event or in response to a question — has not been elaborated in available sources.
As The Zioneer has reported throughout the week, Vance has been the administration's leading voice promoting the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement, describing it as a "win-win" and stating that "many in Israel are satisfied" with its terms. He has also acknowledged that some details remain unresolved and that Washington prioritizes preventing a nuclear weapon over Israeli preferences. Thursday's comment appears to be his first direct call for Israeli compliance with the diplomatic track, rather than merely asserting Israeli satisfaction with the deal. The White House has not released a full transcript or official readout of the event.
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