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From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu canceled his planned trip to the US due to scheduling conflicts and a perceived lack of support from the Trump administration.
  • Sources suggest Netanyahu fears humiliation and believes the US administration is monitoring him closely.
  • US Vice President JD Vance accused some Israeli government members of trying to influence American opinion to prolong the Iran war.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called off his upcoming trip to the United States, citing scheduling changes related to Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. However, sources in Tel Aviv indicate that the decision stems from deeper political tensions and a perceived lack of alignment with the Trump administration.

The Americans are closely monitoring Netanyahu and his cabinet members, tracking their public and private statements.

โ€” Sources in Tel AvivDescribing the perceived scrutiny from the US administration.

Reports suggest Netanyahu fears a potentially humiliating reception in Washington, akin to past interactions involving President Trump and other world leaders. He reportedly believes the US administration is closely monitoring his actions and statements. This perceived scrutiny, coupled with intelligence assessments detailing increased Israeli surveillance of US decision-makers, has contributed to the strained relationship.

who are manipulating and trying to change American public opinion to keep the war going on indefinitely.

โ€” JD VanceAccusing some Israeli government members of influencing US opinion on the Iran war.

Adding to the friction, US Vice President JD Vance publicly accused unnamed members of the Israeli government of attempting to manipulate American public opinion to prolong the war in Iran. Vance stated on a podcast that while he trusts some individuals within the Israeli government, others are engaged in a "discreet, extremely well-funded campaign" to derail negotiations and prolong the conflict.

I definitely think you have seen this very discreet, extremely well-funded campaign to try to derail the negotiation and try to derail the deal.

โ€” JD VanceDiscussing efforts to undermine negotiations with Iran.

US officials reportedly view Netanyahu's government as obstructing President Trump's policies, particularly efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Middle East. The tension was further highlighted by Israeli officials' strong criticism of a recent US-Iranian agreement concerning Iran's nuclear program, which has led to a significant drop in Trump's popularity among Israelis.

hate the deal.

โ€” Israeli leadersReferencing the sentiment of some Israeli leaders towards the US-Iranian agreement.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.