Foreign Affairs

Netanyahu and Trump: Expanding the ‘Circle of Peace’ or Masking Regional Power Plays?

By National Security Desk | June 26, 2025

As Netanyahu praises Trump’s backing in the recent conflict with Iran, their talk of expanding peace rings hollow amid ongoing regional tensions and unanswered questions about U.S. military actions and political maneuvers.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently declared a commitment to "rapidly expand the circle of peace" in the Middle East, aligning closely with former President Donald Trump after what both call a successful campaign against Iran.Netanyahu’s public gratitude toward Trump, calling him a staunch supporter of Israel and its people, came alongside promises to continue cooperating against shared enemies and to free hostages still held in the region. These statements were made on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and echoed Trump's profile as a protector of Israeli interests.Peace or Strategic Maneuvering?However, these lofty claims come amid an opaque...

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