I asked Google AI about Israel’s influence on American negotiations with Iran.

AI replied, “When Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned the draft deal during the May 19 phone call, it served as an immediate bat-signal to conservative lawmakers, pro-Israel lobbying groups, and influential donors in Washington. Trump is highly sensitive to his base, and when these groups mirrored Israel’s warnings that a 60-day delay (to discuss the nuclear issue) was a “crummy agreement,” Trump pivoted to avoid looking weak ahead of the November midterm elections.”

A second point from AI: “Even if Trump wanted to force a deal over Israel’s objections, Israel retains........

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