Al Jazeera reports that while the US government officially supports Israel and its decision to launch a war against Iran on February 28, 2026, "cracks" have emerged in the relationship ahead of elections. US President Donald Trump has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, particularly after an Israeli military strike in Qatar. Trump reportedly compelled Netanyahu to personally apologize to the Qatari emir for the attack on a US ally. Nationwide support for Israel in the US has also declined.