ISRAEL PERSPECTIVE

The Jerusalem Post reports Trump's Saturday statement that the US would cut troop levels by 'a lot further than 5,000.' The Israeli newspaper highlights that the decision includes the cancellation of long-range Tomahawk missile deployment to Germany — a Biden promise presented as reinforcing deterrence against Russia. 'A blow to Berlin, which had pushed for the move as a powerful deterrent against Russia.'

Two Republican senators — Wicker and Rogers — expressed their concern: they want the troops moved further east in Europe, not sent back to the US. They warn that 'prematurely reducing America's forward presence' risks 'sending the wrong signal to Vladimir Putin.'

Israel, co-belligerent with the United States in the war against Iran, observes the transatlantic dispute with particular interest. Jerusalem shares Washington's exasperation with European allies who criticize the military strategy without contributing to it. The sanction imposed on Germany thus appears as an expression of Trump's consistency.