A recent article in The Washington Post reported that Netanyahu’s close ties to former President Donald Trump have alienated him from many in the Biden administration.
The article also cited Netanyahu’s handling of the recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza as another reason for his declining popularity in the United States.
Netanyahu’s judicial reform
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The judicial reform that he has been pushing by Netanyahu has been seen by many in the United States as an attempt to consolidate his power and shield himself from corruption charges. The reform would give the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, more control over the appointment of judges, making it more challenging to remove Netanyahu from office if he is convicted of corruption.
The judicial reform has been met with widespread protests in Israel. The Biden administration has said that it is “deeply concerned” about the reform and has urged Netanyahu to abandon it.
The judicial reform is another reason Netanyahu’s popularity is declining. The United States is no longer willing to support Israel blindly, and Netanyahu’s policies are increasingly seen as being out of step with American values.
Netananyahu – Trump relationships
Netanyahu’s close ties to former President Donald Trump have alienated him from many in the Biden administration. Trump was a staunch supporter of Netanyahu and often clashed with the Obama administration over its policies toward Israel. The Biden administration has taken a more critical stance towards Netanyahu and has been reluctant to provide him with the same level of support as Trump did.
The conflict with Hamas in Gaza
Netanyahu’s handling of the recent conflict with Hamas in Gaza has also damaged his reputation in the United States. The conflict lasted for 11 days in May, resulting in the deaths of over 250 Palestinians and 13 Israelis. Netanyahu was criticized for his decision to launch airstrikes on Gaza and for his refusal to negotiate with Hamas.
Building settlements in the West Bank
Netanyahu’s “intransigence” on the issue of a Palestinian state has also made it difficult for the Biden administration to work with him. Netanyahu has repeatedly said that he will never agree to a Palestinian state and has continued building settlements in the West Bank. The Biden administration has said that it is committed to the two-state solution and has urged Netanyahu to show more flexibility on the issue.
The decline of Netanyahu’s popularity in the United States could have several implications for Israeli-American relations.
It could make it more difficult for Netanyahu to secure the kind of military and financial assistance that Israel has traditionally received from the United States. It could also make it more difficult for Netanyahu to build a coalition government in Israel, as he may struggle to win the support of moderate and left-wing voters.
The article quoted a senior Biden administration official saying that Netanyahu is “no longer seen as a reliable partner” by the United States. The official also said that Netanyahu’s “intransigence” on the issue of a Palestinian state has made it difficult for the Biden administration to work with him.
