Israel can honor American friendship and President Trump’s past support while still insisting on its right to speak clearly about its own security.

As an Israeli, I have learned never to take international support for granted.

Israel welcomes allies, values friendship, and deeply appreciates the support it has received from the United States. Israelis should also continue to show respect and gratitude toward President Trump, following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s example. We should not forget the Abraham Accords, the extraordinary support President Trump has given Israel, or the fact that America joined a war Israel initiated and fought on the front lines.

That is precisely why the current debate should be handled with both firmness and dignity.

Some Israelis have responded to recent policy disagreements by attacking President Trump and members of his team. That is a mistake—not because allies should never disagree, but because Israel’s interests are better served by distinguishing policy criticism from personal denunciation.

Steve Witkoff has played an........

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