‘Not getting involved’: US Vice President refuses to endorse Netanyahu

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: United States

PoliticsWorld / International

‘Not getting involved’: US Vice President refuses to endorse Netanyahu

US Vice President JD Vance declined to endorse Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections this month, saying he would stay out of the race and focus on US midterm elections. In a Monday interview with journalist Mark Halperin, Vance said he was neither endorsing nor opposing Netanyahu and that he endorses American candidates. His remarks came a day after President Donald Trump explicitly backed Netanyahu. Vance last endorsed a foreign leader in April, when he supported former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who lost by a landslide to Péter Magyar.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

Awolowo Family Mourns Fasoranti, Says an Era Has Ended

PoliticsNigeria

vanguardngr.com•3h ago

Awolowo Family Mourns Fasoranti, Says an Era Has Ended

The Awolowo family and African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) Plc mourned Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti, who died at the age of 100. In a statement dated October 20, 2026, Ọlatokunbọ Awolowo Dosumu called him one of the last great figures of the Awolowo political tradition and a lifelong advocate of justice, equity and progressive governance. Dosumu said Fasoranti’s wisdom and moral authority would leave a difficult-to-fill void and offered condolences to his family and Afenifere.

Sanwo-Olu mourns Fasoranti, calls his death the end of an era

PoliticsNigeria

Olasunkanmi Akoni•3h ago

Sanwo-Olu mourns Fasoranti, calls his death the end of an era

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu mourned Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the leader of the pan-Yoruba group Afenifere, who died on Tuesday at the age of 100. He called Fasoranti’s death the end of an era and a major loss for the Yoruba people and Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu praised his contributions to education and public service, as well as his advocacy for justice, equity, true federalism and good governance. He extended condolences to Fasoranti’s family, Afenifere members and the people of Ondo State, particularly the Akure Kingdom.

The political ads that don’t look like ads

PoliticsTechnologyUnited States

Mohammad Qasem•4h ago

The political ads that don’t look like ads

In the United States, political campaigns and lobby groups are paying content creators as little as $25 to influence the midterm elections through short social media videos. The low-cost, fast and viral strategy makes it difficult for people to know when they have been targeted by political advertising. Mohammad Qasem examines how the opaque system works.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox