Haaretz says Netanyahu’s influence over Trump has declined

Relations between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are no longer as strong as they once were, according to the military and security affairs editor of the Israeli newspaper Haaretz.

The commentator said Israel’s influence over Trump has diminished and argued that signs of a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran are not favourable to Israel.

The assessment comes amid growing concern among Israeli political and security figures over reports that the United States and Iran are nearing a diplomatic settlement.