The Netanyahu-Trump alliance reaches its breaking point
For decades, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s greatest political asset was the United States. Even Israelis who distrusted him, opposed him, or blamed him for deepening the country’s divisions often accepted one proposition: Netanyahu understood…
Assessment
The relationship between the Israeli Prime Minister and the United States, long seen as Netanyahu's signature strength, appears to be fracturing. This matters because his political identity has been built on managing that alliance, and its erosion could reshape his domestic standing. Observers should watch for specific policy disagreements or public signals from either side that confirm whether the rupture is tactical or structural.