An analysis published in the Israeli press has brought to the fore the claim that a serious crisis of confidence has emerged in the relationship between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The assessment in the newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth states that Netanyahu failed to find the political support he expected from Washington ahead of the elections.
The analysis argues that Netanyahu did not want to appear as a leader isolated on the international stage, but that no statement or symbolic support came from the White House to strengthen this image. The article summarized the situation with the words, "Netanyahu lost Trump, and Israel lost the US."
The analysis, which states that Trump distancing himself from Netanyahu cannot be explained solely by the perception of political failure, claims that the US President believes he was misled by the Israeli Prime Minister. It is alleged that Netanyahu made unfulfilled promises such as the defeat of Iran, the overthrow of the Tehran administration, and achieving quick victories on different fronts.
GAZA AND IRAN TOPICS STAND OUT
The article suggests that the failure to end the attacks in Gaza in a timely manner hindered Trump's goals of expanding the Abraham Accords and creating an image of a "peace-bringing leader." It is argued that this situation caused discomfort within Trump's circle.
The analysis also expresses the view that the Gaza policy has severely damaged US-Israel relations. It is claimed that sympathy for Palestinians has increased among the American public due to Israel's destruction in Gaza, threats of starvation, and pressure in the West Bank.
The article, which also includes assessments regarding US domestic politics, states that conditions could become even more difficult for Israel if the Democrats achieve a strong result in the midterm elections. It is argued that the shift in American public opinion has weakened Israel's traditional base of support in Washington.
The analysis also includes criticisms of Trump. It is claimed that the US President has failed to fulfill his promises to end Iran's nuclear program, establish a new order in the region, expand the Abraham Accords, and implement the promised "deal of the century."
At the end of the article, it is assessed that Trump distancing himself from Netanyahu will not be enough to repair the damage in the relations between the two countries; however, it could create a limited hope for Israel to emerge from its current political impasse.
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