Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's standing with U.S. President Donald Trump has weakened in recent months, a former adviser said Wednesday, pointing to a steady erosion of trust between the two longtime political allies.
Netanyahu had "lost his standing in the eyes of the strong man in Washington," Nir Hefetz told Israel's 103 FM radio station.
Trump "will not shed a single tear” if former Israeli army chief and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot becomes Israel’s prime minister within six months, he added.
The current Knesset’s term expires in October, with elections expected to be held later this year.
Earlier Wednesday, Netanyahu’s Likud party said the Israeli premier would be a candidate in the upcoming elections.
