Trump: "I'll likely support Netanyahu in next Israeli election, but need to see who is running"
Trump said he would very likely back Netanyahu, even as the Israeli leader faces election pressure and a widening rift over Iran and Lebanon.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump told Kan News he is "very likely" to support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections, though his final decision depends on the field of candidates.
- Tensions between the two leaders have grown following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, which President Trump signed one day before the interview.
- President Trump expressed frustration over destruction in Lebanon, asking Netanyahu, "Why are you blowing up buildings?" while telling advisers the Israeli leader needs to be "more rational."
- Urging Israelis to support the developing agreement with Tehran, the president claimed the deal removes the main threat, asserting that Iran will no longer possess nuclear weapons.
- According to The Wall Street Journal, President Trump grew tired of Netanyahu's consistent advocacy for a military approach, noting the president believes "nobody can deal" with the Israeli leader.
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Trump leaves Netanyahu endorsement hanging with pointed warning ahead of crucial election
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Trump says he will 'likely' back Netanyahu in election
The interview took place one day after the president signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran. By Vered Weiss, World Israel News President Donald Trump told Kan News on Thursday that he is likely to support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s next election, adding that the Israeli leader needs to be “more rational” and support the emerging agreement with Iran. President Trump said he would “very likely” back Netanyahu in the upco…
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