Tue Dec 30 17:03:36 UTC 2025: ## Netanyahu’s US Visit Yields No Concessions, Signaling Shifting Power Dynamics

Washington D.C. – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to the United States resulted in no apparent concessions from President Donald Trump, fueling speculation that Israel’s influence is waning on the international stage.

Netanyahu’s trip, his fifth since Trump took office, was reportedly aimed at securing US support on key issues, including blocking Turkish involvement in the Gaza stabilization force and obtaining a green light for an Israeli strike on Iran.

However, Trump publicly emphasized his positive relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and refrained from endorsing any unilateral Israeli action against Iran. Instead, he spoke of Iran’s potential willingness to negotiate a deal, hinting at US parameters for engagement without authorizing an Israeli operation.

Furthermore, while discussing the reconstruction of Gaza, Trump emphasized the need for Hamas disarmament, suggesting this could be achieved with a Palestinian-led force. He also omitted any mention of the final hostage body held in Gaza as a necessary condition for moving to “Stage II” of a potential deal, a key Israeli demand.

Analysts suggest the visit underscored a shift in the dynamic between the two leaders. Trump’s reference to Netanyahu as a “great wartime prime minister” while discussing peace plans, coupled with an alleged (and denied) conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog regarding a potential pardon for Netanyahu, indicates diminishing patience and influence.

Adding to the narrative, the Israeli Minister of Education informed Trump he will be awarded the Israel Prize on Israel’s Independence Day in 2026.

Despite some voices suggesting continued US support for Israel’s regional objectives, recent events point to a growing disconnect between Israeli actions and international perceptions. While Israel continues its military operations in Gaza and pursues controversial policies, the lack of explicit backing from Washington raises questions about the long-term sustainability of its approach.

According to the analyst: “Israel no longer has any ‘wins’ in the offing. It can and does kill and burn, procrastinate and obfuscate. Even Trump recognises that this power has no lasting effects following its own immediate application. Israel has no options. There is no greater loss.”

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