US-Israel rift widens as Vance steps up criticism

A growing rift between the U.S. and Israel became more evident after U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized elements within the Israeli government for allegedly attempting to manipulate American public opinion and disrupt the Trump administration's diplomatic efforts with Iran. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience on July 15, Vance stated that Israel was “losing the public opinion battle in the United States” and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was increasingly unpopular among Americans, a trend supported by recent polling data. Vance accused some Israeli government figures of trying to “keep the war going on indefinitely” by moving Washington away from negotiations with Iran. He linked his accusations to a Time magazine report on a digital campaign by Brad Parscale's company, Clock Tower X, hired by Havas on behalf of Israel to target younger audiences. Vance emphasized that his criticism did not encompass the entire Israeli government and affirmed his commitment to prioritizing American interests.