I'd say that Trump wants to project the toughness of Putin.
Don't you remember in 2012 Obama telling the Russian ambassador, "Tell Putin I can be more accommodating once I win this election".
Trump doesn't understand the dynamics of the Israel situation. Obama and Kerry are getting Israel a $38B military aid package. Bebe doesn't want a 2-state "solution", and is increasingly aggressive in terms of adding settlements into disputed territory.
In Russia, was the situation the same when Obama won? No. Russia had never actively interfered in our election process. If the situation were reversed. all you Righties would be pitching a fit.
Trump's hard Right appointee will play right into Israels hands and make Trump the factor that ensures a "1-state solution" for Israel. Trump is dumb. Putin knows it, and Israel knows it too. He does what his far Right handlers say to do. Pliable Silly Putty that is orange instead of pink.