REPORT: Israeli Army Radio Says Trump Administration Cutting Off Direct Contact With Netanyahu
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UPDATE: “The cost of not ending the war has been paid by the hostages. Going forward, the price will be high for Israel as well," said Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, reported Israeli news outlet Haaretz. Witkoff reportedly told Israel he wants a deal with Hamas before Trump's Middle East visit. US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Trump wants food distributed to Gaza. The distribution will not be handled by Israelis but by private companies.
SecDef Hegseth reportedly cancelled a visit to Israel this week.
Israeli journalists react:
Amir Tsarfati wrote on his Telegram channel --
Only a fool will negotiate with the ayatollahs and think that they’ll comply. Nothing but a complete annihilation of their nuclear sites will bring them to stop (for a while) their race for the bomb.
Trump’s recent moves in our region over the past few days have puzzled many Israelis.
I am not worried at all.
He isn’t my president, and we aren’t America’s 51st state.
Trying to push us to end the war just for a normalization deal with Saudi Arabia is shortsighted.
Things take time in Gaza. Why? Because we are doing our best to save as many hostages as possible.
A U.S. president’s timetable for a Middle East trip to secure business deals with wealthy Muslim countries cannot rush us into ending a war without ensuring the enemy is completely defeated.
“Deal now,” “peace now,” or “bring them home now” reflects a Western obsession with instant gratification.
Our radical Muslim adversaries operate differently—they take their time. If you leave them standing, they will once again do their utmost to attack, kill, and destroy. Their conduct aligns with the Quranic phrase, “Allah is with the patient” (Quran 2:153, “إن الله مع الصابرين” [Inna Allāhu ma‘a-s-sābireen]).
UPDATE: US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee: "We do not need permission from the Israelis. If an American citizen is injured, we will strike the Houthis otherwise, we have nothing to do with it."
Israel Hayom reports sources close to @realDonaldTrump report that he is disappointed with @netanyahu, with relations hitting a new low between the two leaders
Trump sidelines Netanyahu in Middle East policy as relations deteriorate
Two senior figures in Trump's circle stated in recent closed-door conversations, whose contents reached Israel Hayom, that Trump has decided to stop waiting for Israel and instead move forward with Middle East initiatives without Netanyahu.
The sources explained that the president wishes to make decisions he believes will advance American interests, particularly regarding Saudi Arabia and Gulf states. Israel was supposed to participate in some of these steps, referring primarily to normalization with Saudi Arabia. However, according to Trump's perspective, Netanyahu is delaying making the necessary decisions. Given this situation, the president refuses to wait until Israel takes its expected actions and is proceeding without Israeli participation.
Furthermore, Trump is furious about what he views as an attempt by Netanyahu and his team to pressure National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who has since been dismissed from his position, toward military action in Iran. Netanyahu claimed in response to the publication of this matter in The Washington Post that he spoke with Waltz only once. However, Trump remained unconvinced.
The disconnect between Trump and Netanyahu appears to be the backdrop for statements by the prime minister and Defense Minister Israel Katz over the past day, suggesting they are preparing for a scenario where Israel stands alone. When asked by his spokesman, "Can Israel fight alone against the Houthi threat?" Netanyahu responded that "the rule I have established is that Israel will defend itself by its own forces." On Thursday morning, Defense Minister Katz stated that "Israel must be able to defend itself by its own forces against any threat and any enemy. This was true facing many challenges in the past, and will also be true in the future."
Israeli Army Radio is reporting that Trump associates have informed senior Israeli official Dermer that Trump has decided to cut off direct contact with Netanyahu.
CDM has reported on the tense relationship developing between Jerusalem and Washington.
We wrote:
However, his comment when asked about attacks on Israel by Yemen continuing saying, “I will be fine if that happens,” during an Oval Office news conference with reporters, caused alarm in The Jewish State.
Trump also said he would not visit Israel during his upcoming trip to the Middle East.
These remarks came after National Security Advisor Waltz was said to have been removed for side conversations away from the President with Israeli PM Netanyahu, possibly angering POTUS. Waltz is reported to have been sending screenshots of sensitive conversations among Team Trump to Israeli intelligence. This is not confirmed.
The Trump reaction also comes after the Israeli lobby pushed a bill in Congress levying large fines and prison time against Americans who spoke out against Israel. This bill was tabled in the legislature but caused outrage on both sides of the political aisle.
Sentiment against the Israeli lobby has been building in the United States.
The Problem with Trump and the west is they don't understand The Muslims or Middle Eastern desert culture. Israel can't afford another Camp David accord. America is being taking for ride by Qatar and Saudi Arabia. And Trump still thinking making a deal with them.
Don't negotiate with terrorists! MAGA supports Israel.