Arab Leaders Tell Trump They Distrust Netanyahu and Blame Him for Undermining Peace Vision

Arab leaders have conveyed to U.S. President Donald Trump their lack of trust in the current Israeli government and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report by Roee Kess on Kan News. They accused Netanyahu of sabotaging Trump's vision for peace in the Middle East. Diplomats familiar with the discussions said Trump is beginning to view Netanyahu as an obstacle to realizing his regional peace plans and advancing broader agreements.

The Arab states are closely watching the upcoming Israeli elections and are cautious about appearing to interfere in Israel's internal affairs. However, behind the scenes, they are attempting to influence Trump’s stance toward Netanyahu. Last month, Trump indicated he might support Netanyahu in the elections but emphasized the need to see the full list of candidates and called on Netanyahu to be more rational.

Netanyahu is scheduled to visit the United States soon, with plans to arrive in Washington early next week. Two weeks ago, the Prime Minister’s Office announced that Netanyahu had spoken with Trump on the occasion of the United States’ 250th Independence Day, and the two agreed to meet in the near future in America.