What if next US president turns hostile? Netanyahu's answer lies partly in India
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested that Israel must diversify its international alliances, specifically citing India, to prepare for a potentially hostile future U.S. administration. He emphasized the need to build strategic partnerships beyond the traditional U.S.-Israel relationship.
Why it matters
This statement signals a potential shift in Israeli foreign policy doctrine, acknowledging the volatility of U.S. political support.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a future US president could be hostile towards Israel, calling for new alliances with countries such as India and nations in Latin America to safeguard his country's strategic interests.Netanyahu unveiled his security doctrine on Sunday, nine days before Israel's October 27 election, arguing that Israel must prepare for a possible shift in Washington's approach. His remarks came hours before US President Donald Trump publicly endorsed his re-election bid."In two years, a President, man or woman, could come to power who is very hostile to Israel," Netanyahu said."How would you deal with that? How would you operate in relation to the United States?
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