Netanyahu Has Lost
Israel comes out of the recent war weaker, with American support fading fast — bad news for Netanyahu's government.
- The war did Israel no favors: it widened the fighting into Lebanon and spent billions of US dollars, which damaged Israel's image.
- Two-thirds of Americans now hold a negative view of Israel, a low not seen before.
- Trump, once Netanyahu's closest ally and defender, has turned on him.
- Hardline ministers like Ben-Gvir and Smotrich are blamed for pushing the policies driving the backlash.
- The US is described as Israel's last major backer, and that support looks to be slipping away.
Outlook: Netanyahu faces growing isolation as American public opinion and even Trump turn against him.