White House sends tough signal to Israeli leadership – opinion

Events in the village of Kusra have sparked discontent in the White House, dealing a blow to trust in Israel. Expert Kobi Barda said on 103FM that Vice President Vance is irritated, and the US ambassador called the rioters Jewish terrorists. Barda criticizes Netanyahu's silence and warns of a loss of trust. He also mentioned Trump's pressure and the departure of press secretary Levitt.

Events in the village of Kusra in Judea and Samaria have caused sharp discontent in the White House and dealt a blow to the American administration's trust in the Israeli leadership. This opinion was voiced by Dr. Kobi Barda, an expert and historian of American politics, on the radio station 103FM, as reported by Maariv. According to him, the situation is particularly irritating to US Vice President J.D. Vance, who previously harshly criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to prevent such incidents. The American ambassador, a Christian Zionist, openly called the rioters Jewish terrorists and demanded their immediate expulsion. The expert warns that the constant broadcast of footage from the region in US media creates a sense of lack of control among Americans, causing Israel to lose trust in the White House. Netanyahu's silence was also criticized, which Barda called a terrible example of improper behavior. He also spoke about a personal message from a US government representative: "She told me: 'You are going crazy'." Additional tension could be provoked by the position of Donald Trump, who, according to Barda, has already begun covert pressure by publishing a link to a resource claiming the ability to hinder Netanyahu's re-election. The situation is exacerbated by the departure of White House press secretary Caroline Levitt, whom Barda called a great loss for Jerusalem.