Has Trump cornered Netanyahu?

Conflicts Forum’s compilation tracking strategic developments in Israel, 20 January 2025

Jan 20, 2025

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Has Trump cornered Netanyahu? — Leading Israeli political commentator, Ben Caspit:

“Netanyahu did everything within his power to delay the deal in the months leading up to the US elections … to hand Trump … credit for the ceasefire, [but he now] faces the political cost to himself [as] the turmoil among his nationalist base is serious and politically threatening …

Caspit cites senior sources saying:

"The prime minister was dragged into this deal against his will and was unable to resist. He understood the consequences of disappointing Trump even before he reached the White House …”.

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