Breaking: For the first time, Prime Minister Netanyahu openly acknowledges the possibility of a breakdown in the U.S.–Israel alliance and suggests forging alternative alliances, including with India.
“In two years, a president - man or woman -who is extremely hostile to Israel could come to power. How will you deal with that? How will you operate vis-à-vis the United States? And beyond that, what are the necessary solutions?”
Netanyahu, who did not assume responsibility for the current state of relations with the United States, continued:
“First of all, we must do everything in our power during these two years, and in the two years that follow, to engage with the American arena, through good times and bad. The second thing is to forge other alliances. That is what I am working on now with many countries in our region, as well as countries outside our region. India is no small country, and there are many other countries as well....“There is a major shift taking place in Latin America, and there may be an enormous change in Brazil in just a few days. We must expand our network of alliances and develop capabilities that make us a valuable asset to everyone.”