Tucker Carlson Criticized by Netanyahu After Comments on Israel and US Politics

A firestorm erupted this week when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forcefully rejected claims made by former U.S. commentator Tucker Carlson that Israel “controls the United States.”

Netanyahu, speaking in an interview with Dinesh D’Souza, said Carlson is “historically ignorant” and implicitly siding with anti‑Western forces. “There’s no question” about the Jewish people’s connection to the land of Israel, he insisted, referencing the centuries‑old longing to return. He contrasted the ancient bond with what he described as a newer wave of accusations by people unfamiliar with history. He then turned the tables: “Who is Tucker Carlson defending?” Netanyahu asked. “These are people who chant ‘Death to America.’ … They want to destroy everything that America stands for.” He accused Carlson of aligning with forces that reject both Israel and Western civilization.

Carlson, in a recent interview with Glenn Greenwald, had claimed he heard Netanyahu boast to others that he “controls Donald Trump” and the U.S., accusing the prime minister of treating Americans as pawns in Israeli strategy. Carlson framed it as a humiliating breach of sovereignty.

Netanyahu didn’t just push back he widened the scope. He argued that Carlson’s narrative fits into a broader agenda that attacks Israel’s legitimacy and even the West itself. The prime minister praised Israel’s achievements as a democratic state and technological powerhouse, and framed its struggle as a frontline defense for freedom against authoritarian threats.

This clash reveals more than personal animus it underscores a shifting battleground in American conservative politics. Once a stalwart voice of right‑wing media, Carlson’s turn into radical skepticism of Israel has isolated him even among conservatives who retain strong pro‑Israel views.

Netanyahu’s response reasserts a foundational message: Israel’s security and narrative are not for debate, especially not by those who question its historic existence. His remarks re‑center the conversation on sovereignty, shared values, and the alliance between democracies.

In this moment, Israel’s strength is not just in its military or technology but in its unbroken claim to nationhood and its steadfast resolve standing beside its allies. If you believe in that truth, share this article or subscribe to our newsletter for updates.