Of course it wasn't an option. That's the point. Trump made it so everyone who is a member will have to play by his rules. Israel is now officially under Trumps thumb. That is the checkmate.

"The official explained the rationale behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to join the BoP. "Israel has an interest in being involved in the decision-making process, especially with Trump leading the way. Not participating was simply not an option," he said."