Analysis: Doublespeak, covert support – Behind the scenes of how Trump flanks Israel’s military strike, and how silence becomes a weapon.
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In an exclusive interview, US ambassador silences concerns Trump is turning away from Israel.
Trump’s impatience with Netanyahu, the protracted struggle for a hostage deal, and growing international pressure on Israel.
If Trump is serious about preventing war and bloodshed in the Middle East, he must insist that any agreement with Iran’s mullahs include no centrifuges or uranium enrichment of any kind, and no support for Tehran’s terror proxies.
“Beyond the humanitarian and moral aspect, the release of the hostages is of paramount importance to us in order to also create regional peace,” said White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
Many see this as part of a broader cooling of relations between Israel and the Trump administration.
American diplomatic source says ongoing negotiations have a greater chance of success than a council resolution.
Senior US officials say, “If Netanyahu’s influence on Trump was once a 9, it’s now down to a 3 or 4.” They say Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman now “controls the dome.”
Analyzing the rift between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu—dashed expectations, failed hostage negotiations, and the growing influence of isolationist forces in Washington.
