"At the plan drafting meeting"...a verbal battle rages between Trump and Netanyahu.
Arabian Sea Newspaper - Special
**Arab Sea - Reports:** **High-ranking sources revealed that US President Donald Trump directed harsh criticism at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that he "deceives me, creates problems, and prolongs the war in Gaza."** **The heated discussion between Trump and his senior aides, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, took place, according to the Wall Street Journal, in a meeting while they were trying to formulate a plan to deal with the Israeli targeting of Hamas leaders in Qatar.** **The newspaper stated that the phrase, in its crudeness, summarizes the extent of the tension in the relationship between the two men after years of close alliance that was once described as "unbreakable."** **According to the newspaper, Trump believes that Netanyahu over-relies on military operations to force Hamas to surrender, instead of seeking a negotiated ceasefire, which complicates American efforts to revive a diplomatic track in the sector.** **It pointed out that Trump's anger escalated after he learned - through military surveillance - that the attack in Qatar was carried out without informing him, and even failed to achieve its desired goals.** **It explained that despite contacting Netanyahu twice to express his dissatisfaction, and then to inquire about the details of the operation, Trump was keen to keep the dispute behind closed doors, avoiding public pressure or linking military aid to conditions, while continuing to support the Israeli operation in Gaza.** **The scene is not limited to the bilateral relationship; within Washington, Trump is facing increasing criticism for his "lenient" approach to Netanyahu, at a time when voices within the Republican Party are widening in rejecting Israel's policy in Gaza, most notably Marjorie Taylor Greene, who accused Tel Aviv of committing "genocide."** **In contrast, Netanyahu relies on a solid network of support among Republican Party leaders and conservative media, in addition to a well-established popularity with their common political base; which makes him more able to absorb the repercussions of American anger.** **These tensions intersect with Trump's efforts to enhance his diplomatic legacy by expanding the Abraham Accords and pushing for a normalization process between Israel and Saudi Arabia before the 2026 elections; but the Doha strike showed the fragility of coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv, and revealed the sensitivity of balancing support for Israel and protecting Gulf mediation channels, especially the Qatari one.** **In contrast, Netanyahu seeks to maintain Trump's friendship, which was evident in his attendance at a celebration during which the US President's name was given to a coastal promenade in Bat Yam, in a clear message that their alliance is still standing despite the political storms.** **Sources confirm that Trump and Netanyahu share the same view of themselves as warriors against the "traditional elites," but the pressures of the war in Gaza and the complexities of secret operations in the Gulf are putting their alliance to a real test.** **While each party is keen to avoid burning bridges, recent developments reveal that US-Israeli relations are facing a delicate moment, where electoral calculations, military operations, and regional diplomacy intertwine in an equation that is difficult to regulate.**
