Vance to address Republican Jewish Coalition in Vegas amid tensions within GOP about Israel

His address comes amid a growing generational divide over American support for Israel, which has also affected Republicans.

Published: August 31, 2026 9:32am

Updated: August 31, 2026 10:15am

Vice President JD Vance will on Monday address the Republican Jewish Coalition at its annual meeting, this year in Las Vegas.

The RJC is a group of prominent Jewish conservative activists, and its gatherings are a regular campaign stop for politicians on the presidential circuit. 

Vance has publicly criticized Israel's government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, suggesting it has made poor diplomatic decisions throughout the ongoing Gaza War with Palestinian-backed Hamas and risked alienating the U.S.

He has faced scrutiny over his ties to Tucker Carlson and other conservative media critics of Israel and the Iran war.

In addition, concerns about antisemitism are prevalent across the political spectrum ahead of the November midterm elections.

The event Monday will not be open to the news media, according to the Associated Press. 

His address comes amid a growing generational divide over American support for Israel, which has also affected Republicans.

Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent for Just the News. Follow him on X.

The Facts Inside Our Reporter's Notebook

Unlock unlimited access

  • No Ads Within Stories
  • No Autoplay Videos
  • VIP access to exclusive Just the News newsmaker events hosted by John Solomon and his team.
  • Support the investigative reporting and honest news presentation you've come to enjoy from Just the News.
  • Just the News Spotlight

    Support Just the News