US President Donald Trump’s visit to Israel has ended, but its impact on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is already clear. The Israeli leader, known for his role in strengthening Hamas’s rule in Gaza and contributing to the worst disaster in modern Jewish history, received royal treatment at the White House. This visit has given Netanyahu an invaluable gift: a lifeline to his struggling government. The immediate effects of this visit on key issues such as the hostage agreement and Iran’s nuclear threat are yet to be seen, but one thing is certain – Trump has strengthened Netanyahu’s position in Israel, extending a crucial aid package that could be the difference between stability and collapse for the embattled prime minister.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/10/opinion/trump-netanyahu-gaza-israel.html