Trump’s presidency began with expectations of a new approach to Israel, specifically in relation to Netanyahu's military actions. However, within a few months, Trump aligned with Netanyahu's strategies, leading to a direct US military strike on Iran, reflecting a shift from his original rhetoric of non-involvement. This change, coupled with a more hawkish approach from his advisors, showcased a departure from Trump's campaign promises of avoiding further international conflicts and an acceptance of Israel's military ambitions in the region, ultimately placing the US on a precarious path towards potential escalation in conflict.
Days before his inauguration, Trump's envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff barrelled into Israel with a demand to meet Netanyahu on Shabbat to strongarm him into negotiating a ceasefire deal with Hamas.
While Netanyahu had been able to maneuver previous administrations into supporting his military adventures in the region, critics began to laud Trump for his ability to resist Netanyahu's pull.
After the events of Saturday when US B-2 bombers pounded targets in Iran for the first time since Israel began to launch strikes last week, it was clear that Trump's intuition had changed.
Members of his inner entourage shifted from a Maga isolationist approach to foreign policy to a more hawkish stance, indicating a significant change in US military involvement.
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