Netanyahu Claims Anti-Israel Trump Supporters Aren't MAGA

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that American conservatives who criticize Israel cannot be considered part of the MAGA movement, emphasizing that support for Israel and opposition to Iran are core to MAGA identity. In interviews and statements, Netanyahu linked opposition to Israel or perceived pro-Iran stances as incompatible with being MAGA, highlighting Iran's history of hostility against the U.S. and framing Israel as America's best ally in the region. This stance has drawn pushback from notable Trump supporters, including Steve Bannon and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who criticize Israel’s actions in Gaza and reject Netanyahu's characterization of their views. Netanyahu also connected rising antisemitism on the political right to foreign influence from NGOs, particularly from Europe and Qatar, accusing them of vilifying Israel, Jews, and the U.S. Meanwhile, in Australia, the Combat Antisemitism Movement and its CEO have labeled criticism of an upcoming Mayors conference as antisemitic, equating anti-Zionism with antisemitism and reflecting broader tensions over narratives on Israel. Overall, Netanyahu's comments underscore a deepening divide within conservative circles in the U.S. over support for Israel amid ongoing Middle East conflicts.