Netanyahu’s insistence offers a clear hint of what lies ahead
“Call us when you’re serious,” U.S. Secretary of State James Baker told the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir in the early 1990s. Under the current Republican administration, with the current Likud prime minister, Washington…
Assessment
The relationship between the U.S. and Israeli governments appears strained, with communication between the two leaders becoming less frequent. Access to the president's inner circle has narrowed, complicating diplomatic engagement. The war with Iran has introduced new complications that are testing the alliance. Observers should watch for further shifts in direct communication and policy coordination between the two administrations.