Politico, citing U.S. and Israeli officials, reported that ties between Washington and Jerusalem have significantly deteriorated following the war with Iran. Israeli concerns are growing that under Donald Trump's "America First" policy, they can no longer expect special treatment from the United States.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's deputy, GD Vance, recently warned Israeli leaders that "Israel has almost no friends left" and should not lose its sole major ally. Sources view the remarks as indicative of a broader shift in U.S. policy. Israeli officials consider the comments a low point in bilateral relations and doubt that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can rely on automatic White House support ahead of the October elections.