After the elections, Israel must repair the damage Netanyahu did to its US alliance – opinion

The article argues that Israel's international standing, particularly with the United States, has deteriorated under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, despite tactical military successes. It contends that Netanyahu's government failed to translate battlefield victories into effective statecraft, citing missed opportunities for hostage releases, normalization with Lebanon, and establishing a technocratic government in Gaza. The author suggests that Netanyahu prioritized personal political survival over national interests, leading to a decline in bipartisan American support. The article also criticizes Netanyahu's perceived interference in U.S. domestic politics, such as his opposition to the JCPOA. The next Israeli government, it concludes, must repair this damage by avoiding interference in U.S. politics, seeking collaboration with American partners, and potentially foregoing U.S. military aid to restore Israel's image as a liberal democracy and a valued ally.