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Former US National Security Advisor Warns of Permanent Damage to US-Israel Alliance

Oct 11, 2026 05:05 PM CT Washington D.C., United States US-Israel relations, diplomatic friction, Gaza war, political analysis, alliance stability

Summary

Phil Gordon, former national security advisor to Vice President Kamala Harris, assessed that US support for Israel has collapsed and the bilateral relationship may be irreparably damaged. He attributed this deterioration to missed diplomatic opportunities to end the war in Gaza, signaling a potential long-term shift in US strategic alignment and regional influence.

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Ex-Harris national security advisor Phil Gordon told the Post that US support for Israel collapsed, warning that the damage could be permanent and blaming missed opportunities to end the Gaza war.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Former official Phil Gordon warned that US support for Israel has collapsed and the relationship may be permanently damaged due to failed diplomatic efforts regarding the Gaza war.

Israel NEUTRAL

Subject of the warning regarding the potential permanent loss of US diplomatic and strategic support.

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