"Yes, Boss": The Relationship Between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump Is Entirely One-Sided | Avi Ashkenazi
Avi Ashkenazi's column argues that American pressure is narrowing Israel's freedom of action in Gaza, and that Israel has lost its military and security independence. The author describes a series of cases where the US restricted Israeli operations, and calls Netanyahu "the obedient husband" who says "yes, boss" to Trump. He also notes activity in the West Bank against the strengthening of terrorist organizations.
Avi Ashkenazi's column, published in Maariv, presents a central thesis: Israel has lost its military and security independence and is subject to American interests. The author claims that the Americans have "neutered" the Israeli government in managing the use of military force, from the American command post in Kiryat Gat that approved fire in Gaza, through the decision that Israel cannot operate in the Bekaa Valley and Beirut, to the refusal to allow the elimination of terrorists in tunnels on the Ali Taher ridge. He mentions that Trump yelled at Netanyahu and ordered the return of fighter jets that were on their way to strike Iran at the end of the "With a Lion" war. The author states that the meetings of the political-security cabinet are meaningless, and decisions on phase B of the Gaza deal are made in the US. He calls Netanyahu "the obedient husband" who says "yes, boss" to Trump. Additionally, he notes that in the Nablus casbah, a terrorist from the Islamic Jihad organization was captured, and that Israel is losing security independence, a weakness learned by enemies. The tone is critical of the Israeli government and the American administration.