Netanyahu 'needs Trump,' won't give up on US support so easily, fmr. comms. advisor says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might have to accept a U.S. agreement with Iran, a move potentially viewed as a bitter pill, in order to later claim "I told you so," according to Aviv Bushinsky, the prime minister's former communications adviser.

Bushinsky explained that despite current public disagreements between Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, Netanyahu's pragmatic nature means he will not easily relinquish Trump's support. He cited historical examples within Israeli politics, where rivals have later served together, to illustrate Netanyahu's instrumental approach to political partnerships.

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On the one hand, Netanyahu remembers and bears grudges, but on the other hand, he is very practical.

"Netanyahu is much more instrumental in these matters," Bushinsky stated. He pointed to Netanyahu's prompt congratulations to Trump following recent events, despite any "anger and bitterness," as evidence of this pragmatism. Bushinsky believes that even with the "well-known 'Trumpism,'" Netanyahu requires Trump's support, suggesting a strong underlying partnership persists.

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Netanyahu is much more instrumental in these matters.

Bushinsky also noted that various interests within Trump's administration, including evangelical groups and members of the Republican Party, would likely prevent the alliance from collapsing. He raised questions about what Trump might offer Netanyahu, especially with U.S. elections approaching, suggesting that Trump might not prioritize further conflict given positive economic indicators like rising stock markets and falling oil prices.

The former adviser also touched upon the shifting dynamics within the Trump administration, mentioning figures like Witkoff and JD Vance, and suggested that Netanyahu's strategy regarding Iran might have been a miscalculation. He implied that Netanyahu might have relied too heavily on Trump, whose stance could change.

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I think that, despite all the harsh words and the well-known 'Trumpism,' Netanyahu is very instrumental. He needs Trump, and despite these words, I still think there is a strong partnership there.