Poll shows most Americans support arresting Netanyahu; Trump-Netanyahu tensions grow over Iran

Jul 29, 2026

Growing daylight between Trump and Netanyahu over the Iran war signals trouble for the Israeli leader, who is fighting for political survival back home.

  • A new poll found most Americans across every age group support arresting Netanyahu if he enters the US, with only MAGA voters and conservatives opposed.
  • Trump publicly downplayed Israeli warnings about Iran rebuilding nuclear sites, saying he doesn't need Netanyahu telling him what to do.
  • Their interests now split: Trump wants out of the Iran war because he sees it as a political loser, while Netanyahu needs a "forever war" to keep winning elections.
  • Netanyahu, facing his toughest election challenge in years within months, is desperate for a Trump endorsement that Trump keeps dodging.
  • Any real break is doubtful โ€” Trump's financial ties in the Middle East usually pull him back toward Israel, and he only pushes back when an Arab leader forces his hand.

Outlook: Expect more public friction ahead of Israel's election, but no serious US break with Netanyahu unless Trump's business interests demand it.

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