Israel is making plans for a post-America Middle East

Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, told Newsweek he is more troubled by shifting American politics than by regional conflict, pointing to progressive Democratic primary wins by candidates critical of unconditional military aid to Israel. He argued Israel must prepare for greater independence, citing homegrown systems like Iron Dome, while insisting he still hopes the U.S. alliance endures.

The rift has concrete recent markers: Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected the Board of Peace's Gaza roadmap tied to Trump's peace plan, insisting Israeli forces won't withdraw until Hamas disarms, despite Trump calling the plan a 'monumental step.' Israeli officials have also reportedly been sidelined from U.S.-Iran talks, a departure from historically close coordination on the issue Netanyahu has called Israel's top security concern.

Meanwhile New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he considered enforcing an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu before conceding he lacks legal authority to do so, and several Democratic congressional candidates have campaigned explicitly against unconditional aid to Israel. Israel has meanwhile deepened ties with India, Greece, Cyprus, and Gulf states under the Abraham Accords framework.

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