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Why Israel should worry about ‘losing’ America
Despite the joint strikes against Iran, US public opinion is turning against the Jewish state. That has serious political consequences for Israel.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump at their December 2025 meeting in Florida. Despite their close ties, the American public is turning against Israel.
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As Israel marks the 78th anniversary of its independence this week, it would appear that the Jewish state’s relationship with the United States – its chief backer – has never been closer. Both countries are fighting side by side against Iran for the second time in less than a year. And their leaders are effusive in their praise for each other.
