As Israeli election looms, Trump advisers see opportunity beyond Netanyahu
Summary
President Trump has endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming Israeli election, but some of his advisers believe opportunities exist if another leader takes power. Trump’s team is divided, and the election results could affect U.S.-Israel relations and Trump’s Middle East policies.Key Facts
- President Trump officially supports Netanyahu in the Israeli election on Tuesday.
- Some Trump advisers think a government led by someone else could still work with Trump’s Middle East plans.
- Trump and Netanyahu have a close, sometimes difficult, relationship; Trump describes him as "the devil he knows."
- Vice President Vance and some top aides oppose Trump’s endorsement and prefer to avoid involvement in foreign elections.
- Trump’s advisers have grown frustrated with Netanyahu on issues like Gaza peace plans and Syria military actions.
- Trump’s Middle East goals include a Gaza peace plan, deals involving Lebanon and Syria, and a historic peace agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
- The election outcome may influence whether Trump supports another military operation against Iran.
- Some U.S. officials believe a new Israeli government without Netanyahu’s far-right partners might be easier to work with.
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