US President Donald Trump's friendship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu comes at a cost of Israel's autonomy and ability to object to certain policies, as demonstrated by Trump's announcement of negotiations with Iran. Unlike during the Obama years, when Netanyahu pushed back against the US president's policies, there is now silence and less room for dissent. This shift in the US-Israel relationship is due to Trump's unwavering support for Israel, which has made it politically unthinkable for Israel to say 'no' to him. The friendship between Trump and Netanyahu is a double-edged sword, providing support but limiting Israel's independence.