Netanyahu risks losing Israel's main trump card in the US — opinion
Ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington, criticism has emerged regarding his approach to relations with the US. Columnist Shlomo Shamir believes that Israel risks losing the traditional bipartisan support in American politics.…
Assessment
The commentator warns that Netanyahu's heavy focus on Trump may erode the bipartisan support Israel has long enjoyed in Washington. With shifting political dynamics inside both major US parties, the upcoming visit could test whether the relationship is too narrowly tied to one figure. The controversial 2015 speech to Congress during Obama's term is cited as a precedent for damaging cross-party trust.