The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reflects a blend of political coordination and apparent discrepancies, particularly regarding war and peace issues. While Trump seeks to end conflicts through political pressure, Netanyahu relies on military strength as a primary tool for managing the conflict.
On Sunday evening, the Israeli parliament voted on the 2026 budget, which includes a significant increase in military spending of up to <strong>10 billion dollars</strong>. This decision comes as Tel Aviv faces escalating regional tensions and an ongoing war on multiple fronts.
As normalization with Israel escalates, the gap widens between the Arab street supporting Palestine and official regimes. The episode 'Falling Masks' from the 'Boycott' program sheds light on this divide and its implications.