We don’t know if Trump loves or hates Netanyahu, and there’s the rub for the PM (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Trump's repeated insults towards Israeli PM Netanyahu have weakened the prime minister's image as a strong US ally, complicating his election campaign and damaging his reputation in the US.

• US President Trump has repeatedly belittled Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with insults
• Netanyahu previously claimed to have a unique understanding of US politics and relations
• Trump's comments have undermined Netanyahu's image as a strong US ally during his election campaign
• Netanyahu's favorability in the US has declined, and his party faces challenges in maintaining bipartisan support