Netanyahu Has Lost

Jun 18, 2026

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.

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