Israel faces new era of sinking US support after election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's brash campaign posters are still up on Israeli public buses - images of him, US President Donald Trump and soaring warjets that laud the two leaders attacking Iran together. Neither is now advertising the state of the two countries' alliance. A week after an inconclusive election for Netanyahu, Americans overwhelmingly rejected Trump and chose a Congress led by…
Israel faces a new era of diminished US support following an inconclusive election, with Americans rejecting President Donald Trump and choosing a Democratic-led Congress. The Republicans' poor performance led Vice President JD Vance to propose ending Iran's war and repairing Israel's relationship, while Trump himself endorsed Netanyahu's plan to cut annual US military aid to Israel by the end of the year.
This shift comes as both nations grapple with escalating tensions in Gaza and Iran, leading Netanyahu to consider alternatives like cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. Opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot claims he can mend relations with the US, advocating for liberal values and constructive cooperation with the new administration.
However, experts argue that repairing the alliance will be challenging, as Israel has become increasingly aligned with Republicans and right-wing policies. Without US aid, Israel may need to resort to alternative strategies, such as reduced military budgets or increased taxation, to cope with the potential loss of support.
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