Trump Loses Patience with Netanyahu: A Global Political Tsunami Threatens the Israeli Occupation

As the automatic, blind support Israel once enjoyed from Washington begins to crack, the Western world isn’t waiting around. In a coordinated move, European nations—joined by Canada and Australia—have unleashed a wave of condemnation, sanctions, and diplomatic threats. Even former U.S. President Donald Trump signalled that Israel is no longer immune from accountability. The occupation now finds itself increasingly isolated, stripped of the protective umbrella it once took for granted.

Professor Eytan Gilboa, an expert in U.S. affairs at Bar-Ilan University’s Center for Strategic Studies, remarked:

“While Israel is fighting Hamas, Europe is fighting Israel.”

He noted that many nations historically seen as allies of the Zionist entity have released a torrent of denunciations, calling for an immediate end to the war, the unconditional release of hostages, and the full restoration of humanitarian aid to Gaza. Criticism was also directed at extremist Israeli ministers like Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, who have openly advocated for blocking aid and expanding illegal settlements in Gaza.

In a piece published by Walla News, Gilboa explained—translated and adapted by Sunna Files:

“Netanyahu deliberately refrained from condemning these statements, appearing to endorse them. European leaders referenced Palestinian suffering, while largely ignoring Hamas’s role. Netanyahu failed to anticipate the diplomatic tsunami now battering Israel—much of it catalysed by Trump’s rhetoric and actions.”

Britain, France, and Canada issued a joint statement demanding a halt to the war and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza. They warned of further measures, including targeted sanctions. Meanwhile, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Australia all released statements pressing Israel to lift its siege and reassess its Gaza policy—especially in light of the staggering toll: over 50,000 Palestinians killed.

The UK froze ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement, publicly rebuked Israel’s ambassador, and imposed sanctions on extremist settlers. The UK’s Foreign Minister stressed that the words and actions of Netanyahu’s government have left Israel isolated—even from its closest partners.

The writer poses a powerful question: Where did this sudden diplomatic tsunami come from?

The answer, surprisingly, may be Trump himself.

“We’re watching Gaza,” Trump declared. “Many people there are starving.” His Secretary of State echoed that concern, expressing deep unease about the humanitarian crisis in the besieged Strip. These remarks cornered Netanyahu into restarting humanitarian aid before any U.S.-led logistical plan could be implemented.

Ironically, these public moves came from the very man Netanyahu once hailed as “the greatest friend Israel ever had in the White House.” But now, liberal European governments—who had long taken cues from Washington—could no longer ignore what even Trump was willing to say and do.

This rift has been deepening for some time:

- Trump’s diplomatic bypass of Israel in his first Middle East tour

- His administration’s push to revive Iran talks

- The de-escalation with the Houthis

- The indirect pressure to end the Gaza war and release hostages

- U.S. engagement with Gulf states without demanding public normalisation with Israel

- The quiet meeting with Syria’s new leadership and easing of sanctions

All these moves signalled one thing: Netanyahu was no longer useful.

Trump has grown impatient. Netanyahu’s failure to defeat Hamas after more than a year and a half has blocked Trump’s broader vision of building a new regional economic-political order. Previously, the close U.S.–Israel strategic alliance softened or outright blocked harsh European responses. But not anymore.

Despite past frictions between Europe and Trump, the former president hasn’t just refrained from shielding Israel—he may have, intentionally or not, thrown it under the bus. His words opened the floodgates for global backlash, and he has done nothing to stop it.