Opinion & Analysis
Netanyahu gambles Trump lacks will to enforce Gaza plan
Image credit: Al Jazeera English
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is betting that President Trump will not use his leverage to force compliance with a Gaza settlement plan, according to Al Jazeera English. Trump possesses significant influence over Israeli policy through military aid and diplomatic support, yet Netanyahu appears confident the American president will not exercise that power to override Israeli decisions.
The calculus reflects Netanyahu's assessment of Trump's political constraints and priorities. The Israeli leader's willingness to defy American pressure—even as Trump pursues his own Gaza strategy—tests whether Washington can translate its substantial power into actual policy compliance from its closest Middle Eastern ally.
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