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Stunning report in Israeli media suggests President Trump is taking control of the US-Israel relationship and removing foreign influence from his administration in general.

Israeli sources are said to fear the influence of Trump Jr., Tucker Carlson, and JD Vance.

Under President Trump, US will be the senior partner, dictating terms, and Israel the junior partner.

Under Biden, it was the other way around.

Ynet News:

-Israeli officials are expressing growing concern over a series of unexpected personnel changes within the U.S. administration, particularly involving individuals widely seen as strongly supportive of Israel.

-Two senior officials recently removed from their posts are Merav Ceren, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who was only recently appointed as head of the Iran and Israel portfolio at the National Security Council, and Eric Trager, who oversees the Middle East and North Africa.

Both had been appointed by former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, a staunch supporter of Israel, who was himself dismissed by Trump. Their removal was reportedly carried out by Waltz’s successor, Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Another high-profile figure expected to depart is Morgan Ortagus, deputy to special envoy Steve Witkoff and the official handling the Lebanon portfolio. Sources say her departure is not voluntary.

Ortagus, who converted to Judaism and wears a Star of David necklace, is considered one of the strongest supporters of Israel within the administration. […] Her imminent departure has stunned officials in Jerusalem, where she is viewed as closely aligned with Israeli interests.

-Israeli sources familiar with U.S.-Israel relations believe that the spate of removals is driven by Trump’s “America First” agenda. According to those sources, the shakeup is not specifically aimed at Israel but reflects a broader effort to curb foreign influence across the board.

They stress that the dismissals were not a result of the officials' views on Israel, but rather part of Trump’s ongoing attempt to weaken the National Security Council and consolidate control of U.S. foreign policy in his own hands. This, they say, explains why Trump has left the national security advisor post vacant, with Rubio assuming the responsibilities instead.

-Ultimately, sources say, the push to remove pro-Israel figures is being led by Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., and Vice President JD Vance.

-These removals are not occurring in a vacuum, but rather reflect a broader distancing between Jerusalem and the Trump administration, which appears to be pursuing its own strategic calculus.

-Netanyahu has reportedly confided in closed-door discussions with his confidant, Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, that he misjudged the direction the U.S. was taking on Israel and the broader Middle East.

Senior Israeli officials said Netanyahu did not hide his disappointment with Dermer. “Dermer misread the situation; he was convinced the U.S. would never turn against us,” said one source. “He failed to anticipate the shift in U.S. policy toward Israel. Even now, Dermer still believes the U.S. will remain supportive and maintain coordination, but the truth is, he’s lost his bearings.”

-According to those officials, Netanyahu is deeply troubled by developments in Washington, particularly the growing influence of the separatist “White Woke” current within Trump’s orbit, and by figures like conservative commentator Tucker Carlson.

-The Prime Minister’s Office has denied reports that Netanyahu criticized Dermer, calling them “fake news.” However, others familiar with the matter say Dermer is operating in a guerrilla-like fashion, running one of the government’s most sensitive and critical diplomatic portfolios with a very small team. “He doesn’t involve anyone, and it’s now clear that something isn’t working in the Netanyahu-Trump relationship. Something is off,” one source said.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5732931&forum_id=2#48983602)