The prolonged disconnect between Netanyahu and Trump causes alarming uncertainty
The Americans are deliberating between bad options regarding Iran, and in Israel there is heightened readiness and costly preparations due to the difficulty in understanding what Trump will decide. The loss of confidence of the…
Assessment
The prolonged disconnect between Netanyahu and Trump creates dangerous uncertainty for Israel. With the US weighing bad options on Iran, Israel faces costly preparations without clear direction from Washington. The loss of trust means Netanyahu struggles to reach Trump, and the surprise Saudi nuclear deal decision highlights the breakdown. The key question is how Israel will navigate this strategic vacuum.