The Trump administration’s ‘brain trust’ aims to change the paradigm of US-Israeli relations

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The Trump and Netanyahu administrations may diverge on immediate issues, including Iran, Gaza, and Syria, but are weighing a long-term strategy to strengthen Israel militarily while making it less dependent on the United States.