J. D. Vance

US, UK differ on Gaza war strategy but share common goals, VP Vance says

Britain and the United States may disagree about how to address the crisis in Gaza but they share common goals in the region, Vance said at the start of the meeting.

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy shake hands at Chevening House in Sevenoaks, Britain, August 8, 2025
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Donald Trump at the White House, in Washington, July 8, 2025; illustrative.

Netanyahu holds second White House meeting with Trump, focus on efforts to reach Gaza deal

Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff said that the points of contention between Israel and Hamas to reach a deal have been reduced from four to one.

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US PRESIDENT Donald Trump holds a meeting, with Vice President J.D. Vance alongside him, in the Situation Room at the White House on Saturday. There should be a swift pivot to negotiations, presenting Tehran with clear and firm terms, says the writer.

US vice president unable to confirm status of Iran's enriched uranium after US strikes

IAEA head Rafael Grossi said in an interview with CNN that he was also unaware of the damage dealt to the Fordow nuclear facility.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and U.S. National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 7, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Netanyahu, IDF chief lead meeting with top US officials as Trump mulls attack on Iran - exclusive

The meeting took place as the US was deliberating whether to join Israel in strikes against Iran.

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‘I’ve called it a genocide,’ comedian, podcaster Theo Von talks Israel, Gaza with JD Vance

Vance said he didn't believe Israel was “purposely trying to go in and murder every Palestinian," on Theo Von's podcast.

JUNE 11, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
Podcaster Theo Von hosted Vice President JD Vance on his show on June 7, 2025.

Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in office

Biden's cancer diagnosis drew an outpouring of sympathy from supporters and rivals alike, including Trump.

MAY 19, 2025ByREUTERS
Former US President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden pose for a selfie photo, in this handout social media picture released May 19, 2025.

US Vice President Vance invites Pope Leo, an American, to visit home

After meeting Leo, Vance met on Monday with officials at the Vatican's Secretariat of State, the Church's top diplomatic office

MAY 19, 2025ByREUTERS
Pope Leo XIV meets with US Vice President JD Vance at the Vatican, May 19, 2025.

JD Vance expected to visit Israel on Tuesday, following Trump snub - report

Vance's visit comes after Trump's trip to the Gulf states, a tour that did not include a stop in Israel. 

MAY 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US President Donald Trump talks with Vice President JD Vance in the Cross Hall following a celebration of US military mothers event at the White House in Washington, US, May 8, 2025.

Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire during Easter appearance

"I appeal to the warring parties: Call a ceasefire, release the hostages and come to the aid of a starving people that aspires to a future of peace," the Pope's Easter message said.

APRIL 20, 2025ByREUTERS
Pope Francis speaks from a balcony on the day of the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world) message, at St. Peter's Square, on Easter Sunday, in the Vatican, April 20, 2025.

Thousands of protesters rally against Trump across US, including over arming Israel, Gaza concerns

Outside the White House, protesters carried banners that read "Workers should have the power," "No kingship," "Stop arming Israel" and "Due process," media footage showed.

APRIL 19, 2025ByREUTERS
People take part in a protest against US President Donald Trump, tariffs, deportations, a variety of other policies, and Elon Musk at the White House in one of many demonstrations taking place nationwide, in Washington on April 19, 2025.

Former Gaza hostages on board during plane collision in Washington, no injuries

Kieth and Aviva Siegel were on board an American Airlines plane involved in a collision in Washington following their meeting with US President Donald Trump.

APRIL 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. March 28, 2018

Vance meets with former hostages, families of hostages in Washington

US Vice President JD Vance met with a group of former hostages and families of hostages.

APRIL 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Vice President JD Vance addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland, US, February 20, 2025

US needs Greenland for international security, says Trump

US Vice President J.D. Vance landed in Greenland earlier in the day.

MARCH 28, 2025ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for Alina Habba as interim US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 28, 2025.

Conflict & Cuisine: Trump-Zelensky trainwreck signals new era of transactional politics

Conflict & Cuisine with Seth J. Frantzman and Erica Schachne - Episode 3.

MARCH 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump meet at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025.

German Jews express alarm after J.D. Vance’s comments boost far-right AfD ahead of election

German Jews express alarm as the far Right AfD rises in polls, while US VP J.D. Vance's remarks challenge the political firewall against the party.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025ByTOBY AXELROD/JTA
Election campaign posters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) show local candidate Arne Raue and chancellor candidate Alice Weidel near Brandenburg, Germany.