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One of Netanyahu’s closest allies is turning into a major Trump critic — and it may signal a shift in Israel

  • Israel’s government initially welcomed the election of Donald Trump to the US presidency.
  • Some right-wing politicians have recently accused Trump of failing on promises he made to Israel during his campaign.
  • One Israeli minister has become extremely outspoken and may signal a shift in the country’s opinion of Trump.

A top Israeli government minister has turned into one of the country’s highest profile critics of President Donald Trump, and it may signal a larger shift in the country.

Ze’ev Elkin, a member of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and one of the prime minister’s closest allies, has made waves in recent weeks with comments critical of Trump.

 

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  • Israel’s government initially welcomed the election of Donald Trump to the US presidency.
  • Some right-wing politicians have recently accused Trump of failing on promises he made to Israel during his campaign.
  • One Israeli minister has become extremely outspoken and may signal a shift in the country’s opinion of Trump.

A top Israeli government minister has turned into one of the country’s highest profile critics of President Donald Trump, and it may signal a larger shift in the country.

Ze’ev Elkin, a member of Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and one of the prime minister’s closest allies, has made waves in recent weeks with comments critical of Trump.

 

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