Trump’s first term was a remarkably positive one for Israel and Netanyahu specifically. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu , whose leadership credentials, judgment and popularity have taken a big hit since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks on Israel and the subsequent wars in Gaza and Lebanon, can now breathe a little easier. This week has been a godsend for the Israeli premier. On Nov. 5, Netanyahu fired his defense minister , Yoav Gallant, after nearly two years of internal bickering