Ex-Diplomat: Trump Favors Netanyahu, Warns of Shifting US Support
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Former Israeli Consul General Yaki Dayan stated that Donald Trump would be happy to see Benjamin Netanyahu continue as Prime Minister, but warned of weakening US support for Israel. Dayan expressed concern over extremist factions in both US parties adopting anti-Israel stances and suggested that Israel must enhance its technological capabilities to remain vital to the US. He advised focusing on strategic cooperation rather than solely military aid, especially if aid is reduced, which would require increased Israeli public funding.
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- Former Israeli diplomat Yaki Dayan believes Donald Trump favors Benjamin Netanyahu's continued premiership.
- Dayan warns of growing anti-Israel sentiment among extremist factions in both US political parties.
- He urges Israel to bolster its technological capabilities to ensure continued US cooperation.
- Dayan suggests strategic cooperation with the US is more crucial than military aid.
- A potential cut in US aid would require increased funding from Israeli citizens, Dayan stated.
Former Israeli Consul General in Los Angeles, Yaki Dayan, expressed concerns about weakening US support for Israel, particularly in the new Congress. Speaking on Radio Tzafon 104.5FM, Dayan suggested that while former President Donald Trump might actively support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's continued leadership, this support has limits. Dayan noted that the current US Congress, especially with Democratic gains, might not be favorable to Netanyahu, but Trump's influence could act as a temporary buffer against anti-Israel initiatives.
Dayan warned that extremist factions within both US political parties are increasingly adopting anti-Israel and, in some cases, antisemitic stances. He specifically cited progressive politicians like Abdul El-Sayed and Zahraan Madani, questioning their belief in a Jewish state. Dayan believes that any individual who questions the Jewish people's right to a state in their homeland harbors antisemitic sentiments.
He also addressed the potential implications of a dramatic shift in US aid, emphasizing the need for Israel to bolster its technological capabilities to become indispensable to the US. Dayan argued that Israel should focus on strategic cooperation in areas like AI, intelligence, and cyber, making it detrimental to any US president to cease collaboration. He stressed that China and Russia are not viable alternatives to the US partnership.
Dayan suggested that while Trump's influence might prevent a complete halt to aid in the short term, Israel must proactively strengthen its position. He highlighted the importance of engaging with the political center in the US, as extremist elements on both sides will continue their efforts to harm Israel regardless of who leads the Israeli government. Dayan concluded by stating that a potential cancellation of US aid would necessitate additional funding from Israeli citizens to maintain military preparedness, and that Israel should prioritize developing joint strategic projects with the US, benefiting Israeli defense industries.
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