Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump has signaled his likely endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming elections, despite recent public tensions between the two leaders. Trump stated he has a good relationship with Netanyahu, but needs him to be more rational. The remarks came as the US pushes ahead with Middle East diplomacy involving Iran and Lebanon. Trump has offered pointed criticism of Netanyahu, while the US official described Trump’s message as calling the Israeli leader “f—ing crazy”.
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Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
Trump and Netanyahu’s relationship is put to the test as Trump signals his likely endorsement of Netanyahu in Israel’s upcoming elections. Trump describes Netanyahu as “f—ing crazy” and says he needs to be more rational. Meanwhile, Netanyahu highlights his relationship with Trump in official remarks, calling him “our great friend” and “my personal friend”. The US pushes ahead with Middle East diplomacy involving Iran and Lebanon, despite tensions between Trump and Netanyahu.
It seems that the familiar dance of public criticism and private affection between Trump and Netanyahu continues.
Author: Evan Null
