Trump Circle Calls Netanyahu Unwelcome Figure After Midterm Losses

Sources close to former President Donald Trump have issued sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as an "unwelcome personality" within Trump's inner circle. This sentiment reportedly stems from the Republican Party's significant losses in the recent midterm elections, which have altered the political landscape in Washington.

According to a veteran senior commentator in Washington, speaking anonymously, Netanyahu has long been unpopular with Trump and is now considered an "unwelcome personality" in the White House. The commentator added that following the Republican defeat, Trump's focus has shifted away from Israel and even more so from Netanyahu, whom he views as having a relationship with Trump that is "more media-driven than a true friendship."

Trump himself is reportedly blaming his party's midterm setback partly on his association with Netanyahu. The article suggests that Trump's weakened political standing due to the Democratic majority in Congress and the Senate for the next two years presents a critical diplomatic opportunity for Israel. However, it implies that the Netanyahu government has neglected this opportunity.

The article criticizes Israeli politicians and influential figures for a perceived lack of awareness regarding the connection between the composition of a government in Jerusalem and Israel's international standing, particularly in the West. It highlights that the midterm election results have effectively sidelined Trump, limiting his ability to initiate decisions and actions that could be obstructed by the Democratic-controlled Congress.