Vance Denies Netanyahu Confronted Him, Calls Meeting Pleasant but Direct

US Vice President JD Vance said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not confront him at their Blair House meeting in Washington last week, rejecting an Axios report that used that word. Vance said the two had a nice and frank conversation, described it as pleasant but direct, and said he did not feel confronted. He called Israel a great partner and an ally, adding that Washington sometimes differs with allies and that his job is to pursue American interests alone. A senior White House official said the meeting was a cordial and productive conversation on Middle East issues important to both countries.