In an earlier report, we posted the translation of a video showing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech before today’s government meeting, in which he said claims that Israel is a vassal state of the US are a sham.
Even so, with administration secretaries and officials arriving in Israel almost daily, the image may seem suspicious to some — especially when President Trump says what he will or won’t allow Israel to do.
For: The US provides Israel with crucial political, military, and economic support, and its influence is undeniable, especially when Washington pressures Jerusalem on issues like Gaza or Iran.
Against: Israel acts in its own national interest, not as a vassal, proven by its independent military operations, its defiance of US pressure when needed, and its role as a strategic ally rather than a subordinate.