Netanyahu overestimated his capabilities. July 2026
Forecast: "Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko - in the geopolitical game. Also Russia, USA, Ukraine, and Israel, and their leaders" (published on May 21, 2026, link)
S. Dragan:
But I don't think that in these times, at least by July 2026, he (B. Netanyahu) will receive the expected boost in his positions. As if everyone is currently not that focused on him.
In a previously published confirmation on June 1, 2026, "Israel Aims to Strengthen Its Positions" noted that by the end of May 2026, Netanyahu's ambitions and desires to strengthen his military-political positions resurfaced. This is particularly significant for him considering the upcoming fall elections in Israel.
But a month later, by July 2026, the situation had changed dramatically. And to a large extent, this was due to serious disagreements that arose between the leaders of the USA and Israel.
Against the backdrop of a potential review of relations between Israel and the United States at the beginning of July, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an intention to decline financial assistance from the United States. This decision was made without providing further clarifications regarding timelines and mechanisms of the withdrawal.
However, earlier, the publication Politico, citing its own sources, reported that Washington no longer considers Israel as an ally with an exceptional political status.
The reason cited was growing discontent with actions of the Israeli leadership, which, according to American officials, is increasingly diverging from the position of the US administration.
The New York Times newspaper also drew attention to the deteriorating relations between the two countries. The publication suggested that robust support for Israel from the White House could significantly weaken in the near future.
Journalists speculated that the Israeli issue will become one of the central themes in the 2028 presidential primaries. Candidates, as expected, will discuss the need to change US policy towards this country.
The publication indicates that the bipartisan consensus on Israel is beginning to erode - a process that could have long-term implications for Washington's Middle East strategy.
It was also reported that New York City Mayor de Blasio inquired if Netanyahu could be delayed upon arrival in the US.
US President Donald Trump has lost faith in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the start of a joint military operation against Iran. According to The Wall Street Journal, citing senior US administration officials, the President has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Israeli leader's actions multiple times and told his aides that he no longer wants to meet or speak with him.
The escalation of the conflict between Washington and Tehran, with Israel actively involved, has led to a significant cooling of relations between the two allies. According to the publication, Trump is openly irritated by Netanyahu's position, creating unprecedented tension in bilateral dialogue.
Despite the demonstrative break in communication, the US president left room for a personal meeting. In an interview with Axios, Trump stated he is willing to meet with the Israeli prime minister if he attends the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham (listed in the Russian database of individuals involved in terrorist activities and extremism). The farewell ceremony will take place on July 28, 2026, in Washington.
Confirmation of the strained relationship between Trump and Netanyahu was the fact that, according to analysts, the current visit on July 28, 2026, by the Israeli prime minister to Washington took a very different turn from the previous, quite friendly meetings.
Meetings between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump had long followed a familiar script.
But within five months of their last in-person meeting, the military alliance has morphed into a complex relationship between the two leaders, increasingly pursuing different goals.
They initiated the war with Iran, but now disagree on the main question: how and when to end it.
US President Donald Trump greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu less warmly than usual at the White House on July 28, 2026, as noted by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
"Netanyahu received a less warm reception from Trump as the war with Iran drags on," the publication explained.
The contradictions between Trump and Netanyahu in July 2026 intensified, stemming from differing views on Turkish President Erdoğan and his policy of rearming the Turkish Air Force.
US President Donald Trump was greatly angered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's criticism of the potential transfer of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, according to the Axios website.
Sources at the White House told the publication that the American leader was incensed by the Israeli prime minister's interview on Fox News. He stated his opposition to the transfer of fifth-generation F-35 jets to Turkey.
Another source noted that Trump declared that Netanyahu "had no right" to interfere in this matter.
On July 7, 2026, Netanyahu stated that the potential transfer of American fighter jets to Turkey would disrupt the balance of power in the Middle East. He believed Turkey had aggressive intentions, seeking to restore the Ottoman Empire, something the official Ankara openly admits.
It's evident that the US and Israel have differing goals in the war against Iran, as well as Donald Trump's desire to claim sole victory in the Middle East. This is illustrated by his role in changing the situation in southern Lebanon.
The US will consider exerting additional pressure on Israel to secure the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory. This was stated on July 21, 2026, by US President Donald Trump during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, which was broadcast on the White House channel.
"Well, I'll look into it. I just heard about it... We'll look into it," the American leader said in response to a question about the possibility of increased Washington pressure on Israel.
It's noted that the issue was raised following reports of shelling of Lebanese army positions in the "pilot zone" in the town of Za'atar al-Gharbiyah in southern Lebanon.
It was previously reported that Trump, during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, called for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Syria and Lebanon. "They don't want you there. You should redeploy your troops," Trump told Netanyahu, according to sources.
Israel continues to lose its military dominance in the region, including in terms of expanding the circle of countries with peaceful atomic capabilities.
The agreement signed in July 2026 between the US and Saudi Arabia on cooperation in the field of peaceful atomic energy raises concerns in Israel about a possible arms race in the Middle East, according to Reuters.
Previously, the US Department of Energy stated that it had signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of peaceful atomic energy with Saudi Arabia. After signing, the agreement is sent for review to the US Congress.
A concise summary of this Confirmation could be The Guardian's observation that the star of Israeli Prime Minister has plummeted since he convinced Trump to join him in an ill-conceived war with Iran five months ago, falsely promising that the Tehran regime would collapse quickly.
Since then, deeply disappointed President Trump has publicly scolded Netanyahu and insisted that he will eventually follow his orders, while the White House gleefully shared Trump's uncensored, humiliating tirades against Netanyahu.
Israel was not included in negotiations with Iran, and its opinion was ignored when it came to selling Turkey F-35 stealth fighters and concluding a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, The Guardian reminds. A poll conducted by The Economist and YouGov found that nearly half of Americans believe Netanyahu should be arrested upon arrival in the US for war crimes.
With the upcoming Israeli elections, the current president's position becomes increasingly challenging. It is difficult to envision what B. Netanyahu can do to take effective measures for strengthening Israel's position in the escalating conflict in the Middle East and, consequently, to realize his plans for re-election to his position.
(To be continued)
