Ohio Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, has recently expressed strong support for Israel and called for the total annihilation of Hamas, aligning himself with former President Trump's stance on the matter. Vance emphasized the importance of allowing Israel to establish positive relations with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab states, highlighting the need for the eradication of Hamas to achieve this goal.
During a speech at the Quincy Institute, Vance underscored the significance of Israel and the Sunni Arab states taking responsibility for maintaining stability in the Middle East. He emphasized the necessity of these regional powers policing their own territories, indicating a shift towards a more hands-off approach by the United States in the region.
Vance's views on Israel and Hamas reflect his belief in the strategic importance of the Middle East to U.S. foreign policy. He dismissed the notion of the U.S. disengaging from the region, asserting that American interests are deeply intertwined with developments in the Middle East.
