Trump Signals He May Condition Support for Netanyahu on Israeli Policy

U.S. President Donald Trump amplified an article on his Truth Social account Saturday that portrayed him as holding the cards over Benjamin Netanyahu’s chances of political survival and re-election. The piece said White House backing depends on full compliance with a memorandum of understandings agreement between Washington and Tehran, and highlighted Trump’s comments to Kan 11 that he has a good relationship with Netanyahu but expects him to act more rationally.

Trump said he has not yet decided whether to endorse Netanyahu and wants to see the final list of candidates first. "I am ready to meet him, he is doing a very good job, but he has to be a little more rational," he said. According to the article, Trump’s criticism centers on what he sees as overly aggressive Israeli behavior in Lebanon, which he believes could endanger the deal.

Trump views the agreement as a major achievement that could help end the war, open the Strait of Hormuz, and stabilize global oil prices. At the G7 summit, he publicly rebuked Israel, saying, "Without his help there would be no Israel," and expressed frustration with military actions he considers to be beyond sound judgment.

The article also pointed to significant gaps between the White House and Netanyahu’s office. It said Netanyahu is under pressure from coalition partners such as Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir, while Trump has warned that any attempt to "sabotage" the agreement would put his continued support at risk. People around Trump reportedly said he is considering alternatives such as Naftali Bennett or Gadi Eisenkot, and that personal frustration over Netanyahu’s judgment could worsen relations unless Jerusalem quickly aligns with Washington’s demands.