Iran deal spurs Israeli about-face on ‘greatest friend’ Trump
Israeli public sentiment toward Donald Trump has shifted from viewing him as a savior to feeling abandoned following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal with Iran. Many Israelis now fear the agreement compromises their national security.
Why it matters
This reflects a significant geopolitical realignment and the volatility of international alliances in the Middle East.
| Ohad Zwigenberg/AP/File Pedestrians pass by an electronic billboard displaying an image of President Donald Trump with a message thanking him for the U.S. involvement in the war against Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 12, 2026. Loading...
The report documents a shift in public opinion using anecdotal evidence and quotes, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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