Israel-Backed US Resolve Exposes Iranian Stalling, Marginalizes Palestinian Pressure, And Outmaneuvers Hesitant Arab Regimes Globally.
Ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, senior Republican figures in Israel are pushing back against media claims of friction, emphasizing tight strategic alignment and operational readiness—especially on Iran.
Attorney Marc Zell, chairman of the Republican Party in Israel, dismissed reports of tension as recycled noise. According to Zell, Netanyahu’s Washington visit is about coordination—not pressure—covering Iran, security synchronization, and regional strategy. He underscored that both governments understand negotiations with Tehran are tactical theater, not a path to a durable agreement.
Zell argued the talks serve Washington politically, enabling the administration to demonstrate due diligence before harder steps. Tehran’s behavior—dictating venues, rejecting senior U.S. military participation, objecting to American naval presence, and issuing open threats—signals bad faith. The message, he said, is clear: Iran exploits diplomacy to buy time while escalating regionally through missiles and proxies.
On sovereignty, Zell stressed precision. Trump opposes formal annexation but has green-lit major Jewish development in Judea and Samaria, including the E1 corridor, while senior U.S. officials openly affirm Jewish historical rights. This calibrated approach neutralizes Palestinian diplomatic pressure and limits maneuvering space for wavering Arab governments seeking leverage over Gaza narratives.
Zell remains cautiously optimistic, suggesting operational coordination could precede decisive action against Iran—before or after Ramadan—while urging vigilance at home. The takeaway: U.S.–Israel alignment remains firm, Iran’s stalling is transparent, and attempts by Palestinian factions and Arab regimes to fracture the alliance are failing.
