Israel and the United States have “difficult tasks ahead“ – to disarm “Hamas“ and ensure that the group no longer poses a threat to Israel, while at the same time rebuilding Gaza. This was stated by US Vice President J.D. Vance during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reports “Jerusalem Post“, reports News.bg.
“It's not easy. I think the prime minister knows that better than anyone. But it's something we're committed to in the Trump administration,“ said Vance.
He also pointed out that the expansion of the Abraham Accords could become a key factor in achieving long-term regional stability. “This will allow the establishment of lasting peace and security in the Middle East“, Vance emphasized.
For his part, Netanyahu said that Israel and the United States have an “incredible alliance“, which has proven itself over the past year. “We are changing the future of the Middle East“, he said and added that he was impressed by Vance's visit.
“We are not an American protectorate“, the Israeli prime minister emphasized, assuring that his country will have the final say on matters of its own security. “We have a partnership – an alliance of equal countries that share common values and goals. We can discuss, we can have disagreements“, he added he.
Netanyahu pointed out that the two countries have already achieved two important goals: “We have managed to put a knife to the throat of ‘Hamas’ and to isolate the group in the Arab and Muslim world.“
Vice President Vance confirmed that Israel remains a key partner of Washington. “We do not want a vassal or client state - we want an ally. A strong Israel can play a leadership role in the region, and this will allow the United States to engage with it less directly,“ he said.