Israel isn’t a vassal state of the U.S., JD Vance said. But when it comes to annexing the West Bank, Israeli decision-making is deeply intertwined with Washington’s current priorities.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet in Israel amid accusations that the U.S. is "babysitting" Israel to make sure it adheres to the ceasefire with Hamas, October 22, 2025. (Photo: Screenshot from Israeli Prime Minister's Youtube Channel)Israel isn’t a vassal state of the U.S., JD Vance said. But when it comes to annexing the West Bank, Israeli decision-making is deeply intertwined with Washington’s current priorities.

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