Author: Simon Speakman Cordall
Published on: 22/05/2025 | 00:00:00
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has often tried to paint himself as a close friend of United States President Donald Trump. Recent speculation that the relationship between the two leaders has begun to unravel is becoming unavoidable. Some idea of the gap was apparent in Trump’s recent Middle East trip. President Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said that while the US was keen to avert what he called a “humanitarian crisis” in Gaza, he didn’t think there was “any daylight between President Trump's position and Prime Minister Netanyahu’s position” The White House National Security Council spokesperson James Hewitt dismissed reports that the Trump administration was preparing to “abandon” Israel if it continues with its war on Gaza. The Trump administration has also been active in shut Netanyahu congratulated former US President Joe Biden following his 2020 election victory over Trump. Netanyahu and his allies actively courted candidate Trump, believing him to be the best means of fulfilling their agenda and continuing their war on Gaza. Trump has tired of trying to secure a “win” or an end to the war on Gaza. Netanyahu and his allies on the Israeli hard right have no interest in pursuing. Israeli Army Radio carried reports that Trump has blocked direct contact from Netanyahu. Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir may also hope to take advantage of American disinterest, depending upon what shape it takes. Netanyahu may figure in this is uncertain.
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