"Trump is the person who made this come together,"
"has built his entire political career on being the person who knows American politics,"
"he needs the United States more than anything; Europe can all go in another direction, but he fundamentally needs American support. So when Trump pressures him, it certainly matters."
Donald Trump is preparing to visit the Middle East after helping broker a potential historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that could end the war in Gaza. The deal emerged amid shifts in American support for Israel that have increased Washington's leverage over Israeli leaders. Benjamin Netanyahu built his political brand on expertise in American politics but now relies heavily on continued US backing. Europe may pursue distinct policies, but Israel’s strategic dependence on the United States gives American pressure outsized influence. The agreement’s durability remains uncertain given regional complexities, changing international alignments, and domestic political calculations on all sides.
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