Vance Says US Middle East Policy Must Not Be Subservient to Israel

US Vice President Vance said the United States cannot let its Middle East foreign policy be subservient to Israel, and that President Trump will part ways with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu when needed. His remarks were reported in several outlets on September 16, 2026. Separately, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said it is painful that the EU-27 lacks a majority on Israel and deplored the bloc's inaction on Israeli settlements.