Commentator Yaakov Bardugo predicted that Prime Minister Netanyahu will successfully navigate the upcoming summit with President Trump, saying he will 'shut the mouths' of critics who claimed a rift. Separately, Bardugo assessed that the situation is heading toward an agreement with Iran, not a military attack, and that military action would only come as a last resort for the Americans.
The comments by Yaakov Bardugo, a prominent Israeli commentator on Channel 14, offer a confident assessment of Prime Minister Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington. Bardugo dismissed reports of a rift between Netanyahu and President Trump, and expressed confidence that the prime minister would achieve a successful outcome. On the broader strategic picture, Bardugo said he believes the direction is toward a diplomatic agreement with Iran, not a military confrontation, and that the US would only authorize military action as a last resort. These remarks come amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran, with the path to a deal still uncertain. The Zioneer has previously covered the tensions and the push for a summit between the two leaders.
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