Israeli Right Takes Aim at Trump Over Peace Push

Israel’s right wing is turning up the heat on Donald Trump and Washington, frustrated by what it sees as an unpredictable White House too eager to cut deals that cross their red lines: no Palestinian state, no extended cease-fires, and complete military freedom for Israeli forces.

6 Reasons for the Backlash

1. Pressure for Quick Cease-Fire Deals

Trump keeps pushing rapid cease-fire proposals and announcing them as done deals—which Israeli hawks see as arm-twisting. In June and July, he claimed “Israel has agreed” to a 60-day pause and promised “an agreement by next week.” Both Israel and Hamas quickly shot down these claims, feeding skepticism on the right^1.

2. Peace Plan Clashes with Settler Ideology

Pro-settler groups like the Sovereignty Movement have gone after both Netanyahu and Trump when reports surfaced about peace proposals. Their message: “No Palestinian state—period. Not even for a Nobel Prize.” This shows how far the right will go to block any American peace framework^2.

3. Trump’s Deal-Making Approach Under Fire

Even pro-Trump conservative columnists are questioning his foreign policy style, saying America needs consistent strategy, not constant wheeling and dealing^3.

4. White House Chaos Worries Allies

Israeli officials close to Netanyahu complain privately: “It’s chaos—everything depends on Trump’s mood.” Right-wingers say this proves Israel can’t depend on Washington, even with a friendly president^4.

5. Middle East Tour Skipped Israel

When Trump toured the Middle East this spring without stopping in Israel, his team called it “nothing personal.” But Israeli hawks saw the message clearly: Washington prioritizes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE over Israeli concerns.

6. Coalition Politics at Play

Every time Trump pushes for humanitarian gestures or cease-fires, Netanyahu’s right-wing partners dig in harder, attacking not just the proposals but America’s role itself. Meanwhile, Netanyahu keeps thanking Trump and talking about expanding the Abraham Accords, showing the split between Israel’s leadership and its right-wing base^5.

Israel Hayom Charts New Course: Less America, More Independence

A two-week review of Israel Hayom, the country’s largest newspaper, shows a clear editorial shift: Israel should work with America but never depend on it.

August 1, 2025: American support can’t be counted on; Israel needs more partners and its own path^6. The paper also pushes for stronger ties with India.

August 24, 2025: Israel can’t run on Washington’s clock; it needs its own security timeline^7.

August 26, 2025: America has the power but won’t use it, so Israel must go it alone.

August 28, 2025: The fact that Americans are seriously discussing arms embargoes shows why Israel can’t rely on them^8.

August 30, 2025 (morning): Following America’s lead makes Israel vulnerable; time for independent decisions^9.

August 30, 2025 (evening): Work with America? Sure. At any cost? Never^10.

August 31, 2025: Washington wants to design the post-war Middle East; Israel needs its own blueprint^11.

September 1, 2025: The pro-Israel lobby is losing clout in Washington—more proof Israel needs to stand alone^12.

September 4, 2025: Israel kept fighting despite American pressure; lesson learned—independence matters^13.

[1] https://www.kan.org.il/content/kan-news/politic/913478/

[2] https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/geopolitics/article/18292986

[3] https://www.israelhayom.co.il/news/geopolitics/article/17936649

[4] https://www.kikar.co.il/political-news/sw41io