Most Israelis oppose ending Iran war under current terms as faith in Trump sees decline - poll
AI Summary
After escalated military exchanges between Israel and Iran, US President Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu against further attacks, indicating Israel would face Iran without American support. Netanyahu reportedly heeded the warning by canceling a major planned operation, but the episode has exposed tensions between the two leaders regarding military strategy and Israeli autonomy in decision-making.
Moderate: Centrist outlets express skepticism about Trump's actual influence while focusing on Netanyahu's apparent humiliation and weakened position, emphasizing Israeli public anger at Netanyahu seemingly following Trump's military directives.
Conservative: Conservative outlets present Trump's intervention as successfully de-escalating the crisis, reporting that Trump's warning about Israel facing Iran alone compelled Netanyahu to cancel a major planned operation, framing the pressure as strategic management.
Additionally, most Israelis oppose ending the war with Iran under current conditions, while a majority also say Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not run in the next Knesset election. ...