The Global Story Why Netanyahu gets what he wants from the US
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Sep 29, 2025 In this discussion, Lyse Doucet, the BBC's Chief International Correspondent with over 30 years of experience in the Middle East, dives deep into Benjamin Netanyahu's enduring rapport with U.S. presidents. She highlights Netanyahu's strategic maneuvers to maintain influence, including his defiance and flattery tactics. Doucet recounts the historical context of Netanyahu's ties with American leaders, especially during the rough patches with Obama and the favorable policies under Trump. The conversation also touches on recent tensions and Netanyahu's stance on the latest 21-point peace plan.
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White House Meeting Is Central
- Netanyahu views the White House meeting as the relationship that truly matters for Israel's security and international posture.
- Lyse Doucet says his political, personal, financial and military ties with the US remain rock solid despite global criticism.
Netanyahu's American Roots
- Benjamin Netanyahu spent formative years in the United States, studying at MIT and working at Israel's embassy in Washington.
- Lyse Doucet highlights his Americanized communication style and familiarity with US political culture as foundational to his diplomacy.
Rabin Assassination And Netanyahu's Rhetoric
- Lyse Doucet recalls Netanyahu's harsh opposition to the Oslo Accords and the charged atmosphere after Yitzhak Rabin's assassination in 1995.
- She notes critics blamed inflammatory rhetoric for creating the climate that enabled the assassination and wounded Israel's peacemaking prospects.