"Netanyahu's Cancelled Washington Visit and Biden's Gaza Strategy: A Strained U.S.-Israel Relationship"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's refusal to modify his stance on the war in Gaza, in order to maintain the support of far-right politicians and secure his political survival, has strained U.S.-Israel relations. The U.S. abstained from a U.N. Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, prompting Netanyahu to cancel a trip to Washington and publicly dismiss President Joe Biden's advice. Netanyahu's actions risk alienating Israel's strongest ally and damaging its reputation, while also undermining prospects for normal relations with Sunni Arab neighbors.