Political Landscape & Public Opinion - Cracks are emerging within the right-wing regarding unwavering support for Israel, with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza [1][2][3] - A new Gallop poll reveals that 60% of Americans disapprove of Israel's military actions in the Gaza Strip, although 71% of Republicans still voice support [8] - Senator Tillis suggests the Gaza situation could be a political problem for Trump [9] US Administration's Stance & Actions - Trump's relationship with Netanyahu has soured since Netanyahu congratulated Joe Biden after the 2020 election [5] - The White House is exerting pressure on Israel to de-escalate the conflict [10][13] - Trump wants the war to be over to complete the Abraham Accords and potentially win the Nobel Peace Prize [15] - Trump's administration previously altered America's position on the Gaza conflict, potentially encouraging the Israeli far-right's ambitions [17][18][19][20] Potential Outcomes & Future Trajectory - Steve Witoff is traveling to Israel to convey Trump's message that Netanyahu needs to adopt a new approach [9][10][14] - Trump's potential actions remain unclear, but even rhetorical changes could influence American allies [7][8] - Reversing the current situation requires addressing the end state and Trump's previous stance on the conflict [21] - The Israeli far-right, holding significant power in Netanyahu's coalition, may continue pushing for war if Trump doesn't address the end state [21]
Cracks emerging in MAGA over Israel's actions in Gaza
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