From Donald Trump to Benjamin Netanyahu: The strategic mistakes reshaping Israel and the US

The article critiques strategic missteps by both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, arguing these actions have reshaped US-Israel relations and global perceptions. It questions Trump's declarations regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, stating, "in the first hour [the war] was over" was a miscalculation. Netanyahu is criticized for aligning Israel's security with Trump and for policies in Gaza that have eroded international sympathy, leading to Israel being seen as a "vindictive destroyer." The piece also examines American Jewish leaders' and AIPAC's responses to shifting public opinion, particularly regarding campus protests and political endorsements, which have alienated traditional allies and led to a decline in AIPAC's influence.