Trump's deal with Iran has left Washington's hawks "in an uproar"
On the 23rd, Trita Parsi, co-founder of the American think tank Quincy Institute for National Affairs, wrote that Trump's agreement with Iran has caused "a great commotion" among Washington's war-mongering factions.
His article states that immediately after Trump announced the preliminary agreement with Iran, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and the pro-Israel think tank Foundation for Defense of Democracies began inciting legislators to attack Trump for "compromising" with Iran.
However, given that both the U.S. and Iran have claimed the current arrangement is only a preliminary agreement, the likelihood of Israel directly interfering remains high—something Parsi believes Trump may have already anticipated.
The article notes that previously Trump claimed he enjoys a 99% approval rating in Israel, even joking he could run for Prime Minister of Israel. This statement might not be mere boastful rhetoric but rather a warning to Netanyahu: if Netanyahu attempts to sabotage the negotiations, Trump may well choose to back his rival instead.
Israel will hold its general election in October. Astonishingly, according to a list from the Jewish People Policy Institute, 73% of Israelis believe Trump is "above average" in advancing Israeli interests, with 49% considering him one of the best U.S. presidents in history regarding Israel.
So far, Netanyahu has failed to convert the public support generated by the U.S.-Iran conflict into decisive electoral advantage. Polls show that while the war initially boosted Netanyahu’s approval to 47%, it dropped to 34% by April. Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition is expected to win between 49 and 53 seats (61 needed to form a government), yet about 58% of Israelis hope Netanyahu will either not run or exit politics altogether.
Therefore, as Israel’s upcoming election approaches, Trump’s "off-the-field support" becomes crucial for Netanyahu. His popularity among the Israeli public can, to some extent, influence the outcome of the Israeli election.
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