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Trump Advisers Reportedly Question Netanyahu’s Fit for Regional Agenda

Senior advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly believe a different Israeli government could better advance his Middle East agenda. According to sources familiar with their views, Vice President JD Vance is among officials disappointed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the Iran war, including assessments Netanyahu presented before it. Some advisers also reportedly argued that Trump should avoid endorsing a candidate in Israel’s election. The diplomatic objectives described in the report include implementing Trump’s Gaza plan, pursuing agreements with Lebanon and Syria, and ultimately reaching an agreement with Saudi Arabia.

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu walking together beside a White House colonnade; archival context from February 2025.

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