Israeli officials need to stop demonizing JD Vance, in doing so they prove him right - comment
We heard a warning about our isolation. He was telling us the era of automatic sympathy retires with his boss. Burn every Vance effigy you can build; the shift stays
Assessment
The piece argues that Israeli officials who attack JD Vance are validating his critique of their reliance on automatic U.S. sympathy. The core tension is whether Israel can adapt to a changing American political landscape or will remain trapped in a posture that makes Vance's warnings self-fulfilling. The key question is whether Israeli leaders will adjust their strategy or continue to prove the critic right.