Message from Trump to Netanyahu: The Israeli leader's fate may depend on the US leader

US President Donald Trump, in a post shared on social media, used expressions that would lead to tension in his relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In his post, which sparked public debate, Trump implied that Netanyahu's success in the upcoming elections could largely depend on his own support.

The political future of Netanyahu, who is being tried on corruption charges and whose approval rating has fallen below 30 percent in public opinion polls, had become a subject of debate in Israel. Trump's suggestive statements have caused the election atmosphere in Israel to heat up even further.

Speaking to the Israeli state broadcaster KAN, when asked whether he would give open support to Netanyahu, Trump replied, "I need to see who the candidates are." In his statement to Israel's KAN News channel, Trump used the following expressions: "I have a good relationship with Bibi, but he needs to act a little more logically. I am ready to meet with him. He is doing a very good job; but he needs to be a little more logical."

DISAGREEMENT ON ISRAEL-IRAN AND LEBANON CEASEFIRES

It is known that the Netanyahu administration has disagreements with the US regarding the ceasefire processes with Iran and Lebanon. The Israeli government considers the ceasefire reached with Iran a threat to its own security and continues its military operations despite the ceasefires declared in Lebanon. It is noteworthy that the ceasefires reached between the parties, especially after Israel's recent attacks on Lebanon, have been short-lived.

It was alleged that Trump had previously warned Netanyahu with harsh words following the attack on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, and demanded that the operations be stopped. Despite the US President's mediation efforts, it was reported that five separate ceasefires made within the last month were violated by Israel in a short time. It is stated that the last ceasefire lasted only five minutes.

In light of these developments, it is commented that Trump's influence on Netanyahu could be decisive in the coming period in terms of Israeli domestic politics and conflicts in the region. The support rate for Trump in Israel had been high for a long time, but how this support will change after the agreement made with Iran continues to be a matter of curiosity.

News Source: 12punto