How Netanyahu lost America
Summary
Benjamin Netanyahu’s close ties to the Republican Party in the United States have shifted American views on Israel. This shift caused a loss of bipartisan support, turning Israel into a divided and controversial issue in U.S. politics.Key Facts
- A 2024 poll showed nearly half of Americans think Netanyahu should be arrested by the International Criminal Court.
- Almost half of Americans believe Netanyahu committed war crimes in Gaza.
- Netanyahu’s approach tied Israel’s U.S. support mainly to the Republican Party.
- This breaks a long-standing bipartisan consensus in the U.S. that supported Israel across both political parties.
- In 2015, Netanyahu spoke to Congress against President Obama’s position on the Iran nuclear deal, marking a major political shift.
- Under President Trump, the U.S. made several pro-Israel moves, such as recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.
- Netanyahu’s focus on Republican support weakened Israel’s broader political backing in the U.S.
- The Israel-Hamas conflict and Netanyahu’s policies strained relations with the Biden administration despite Biden’s support for Israel.
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