Trump may survive the humiliation of the Iran deal. Netanyahu will not
What has the Israeli PM’s whirlwind of violence achieved? His closest ally now turning against him – and an emboldened Iran
TL;DR
- Netanyahu's approach of extreme violence has consistently worsened regional conflicts.
- The Iran deal, initiated by Donald Trump, has led to a significant fracturing of the US-Israel relationship.
- Key objectives of the Iran war, such as eliminating nuclear threats and weakening proxies, were not achieved.
- The US, through figures like JD Vance, has warned Israel to cease fighting and accept the US position.
- Netanyahu is in a difficult position, with defying Trump risking further conflict and submitting to demands eroding his credibility.
- The rupture in the US-Israel relationship could mark the end of Israeli exceptionalism and unconditional US support.
- Polls indicate a shift in American public opinion, with more sympathizing with Palestinians than Israelis.