Trump's quiet ultimatum to Israel: Form a unity government

 https://www.israelhayom.com/2026/10/29/trumps-quiet-ultimatum-to-israel-form-a-unity-government/

With the actual vote count leaving Israel's political future uncertain, the White House is sending an urgent message to Israeli leaders: Form a stable coalition that can advance a major diplomatic initiative. A senior US administration official warns that the window of opportunity will close in about two years, after which Israel's struggle for survival will become far more difficult. "Trump is hardly known for his diplomatic niceties, and when the time is right, he will use whatever influence is needed."

Officials in Washington believe US President Donald Trump will actively push for the formation of a broad-based government in Israel. Two weeks ago, Israel Hayom revealed that messages conveyed by Washington to senior Israeli party officials made clear that this was the president's preferred outcome, as he seeks to secure Israeli support for his sweeping diplomatic initiative in the Middle East.

In other words, Trump is making sure Israeli leaders understand his clear preferences. When the time comes, he intends to apply the pressure necessary to turn those preferences into reality.