Here’s another point: Trump’s relationship with Israel is actually nuanced. He is hawkish towards Iran, but not towards all of Israel’s enemies. Don’t forget that he opposed Iraq because it would open the country for Iranian terrorists to take over (his own words and a correct prediction). Syria is another example. It’s true that Obama was softer on Iran than Trump. But he also started toppling Assad, which the Trump Administration quietly backed away from. Remember, Trump reoriented Syria policy to focus on ISIS and eventually withdrew. In a sense, Trump quietly abandoned Israel in Syria. Obama’s policy was actually more hawkish on Assad. Israel opposes both the Baathists (Saddam, Assad) and the Iranian mullahs. But Trump has historically been tolerant of Baathists, viewing them as necessary for stability against Iran. And yes, he has been consistent on this stance for his whole life. From interviews in the 1990s, to 2016, to now. So, it’s not accurate to say Trump does whatever Israel wants. There is nuance, which nobody can comprehend apparently.
