Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly ended direct talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This decision follows claims that Netanyahu tried to use Trump for political gain.
The report comes from Israeli Army Radio and was shared by journalist Yanir Cozin. Cozin posted on social media that Trump feels betrayed and has decided to stop all contact with Netanyahu.
Trump’s Close Circle Warned Him
According to Israeli media, Trump’s close aides spoke to Israel’s Strategic Affairs Minister, Ron Dermer. They told Dermer that Trump was unhappy. They said the former president felt Netanyahu was trying to manipulate him.
Sources say Dermer spoke to top Republicans in the U.S. with a tone described as rude and proud. This upset many in Trump’s team. One official told the press, “There is nothing Trump hates more than being seen as a fool.”
That comment, shared by Israeli Army Radio, explains Trump’s actions. “He believes Netanyahu played him. So, he cut ties.”
A Falling Out Between Old Friends
Trump and Netanyahu were once strong allies. During Trump’s time in office, he took many actions that helped Israel. He moved the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem and supported Israel in many public statements.
Trump even recognized Israeli control over the Golan Heights, a big political win for Netanyahu. Their alliance seemed firm.
But things started to change after the 2020 U.S. election. When Biden won, Netanyahu congratulated him. Trump took it as a personal betrayal. He later called Netanyahu disloyal in an interview.
Since then, their friendship has cooled. Now, it seems to be fully broken.
Lack of Plans on Iran, Gaza Added Tension
Another reason for Trump’s anger is the lack of clear Israeli plans on big issues. These include Iran’s nuclear actions, the Houthi rebels in Yemen, and the war in Gaza.
Yanir Cozin said that Trump’s team expected a clear plan from Israel. But Netanyahu’s government failed to offer one.
U.S. Republicans were waiting for bold steps, especially on Iran. Instead, they got silence. Trump saw this as weak leadership.
Gaza is another key issue. The war continues with no end in sight. Trump wanted to see a proposal. But Israel has not shared one. His team believes Netanyahu has no clear goal.
Political Games and Bad Feelings
Experts believe this isn’t just about policy. It’s also about pride and politics. Trump does not like being seen as someone who can be tricked.
Political expert Daniel Levy told the press, “Trump expects loyalty. He hates being outplayed.” If Trump believes Netanyahu acted behind his back, the response makes sense.
Netanyahu also faces problems at home. There are protests and political fights in Israel. He may want to look strong to his voters, even if it upsets allies.
Will They Patch Things Up?
Many wonder if this is the end of the Trump-Netanyahu relationship. Trump still holds power in U.S. politics. Many of his supporters also back Israel. But they may not support a leader they see as dishonest.
Netanyahu is still leading Israel during a tense time. He will need strong allies. Losing Trump could make things harder.
Some say they could fix things. Others believe the damage is already done.
Old Allies, New Distance
This shift in the Trump-Netanyahu bond could change how both men work with others. For years, their close ties shaped U.S. Israel relations.
Now, that bond has cracked.
It’s unclear how this will affect bigger issues like Iran, Gaza, or peace talks. But it’s clear that Trump wants distance—for now.