Journalist Daphna Liel reports that a discreet channel of communication is operating between Naftali Bennett and the Trump administration, as Washington anticipates a post-election shift in Israel and works on additional tracks behind the scenes, according to Liel.
Political journalist Daphna Liel (N12) reported Monday evening that a discreet channel of communication is active between opposition leader Naftali Bennett and the Trump administration. According to Liel, the administration understands that a political shift in Israel is expected after the upcoming elections and is working on additional tracks behind the scenes. Liel did not specify the nature or content of the talks. The report comes amid weeks of analyses and commentary in Israeli media about the evolving relationship between the Trump administration and Israeli political figures, including both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Bennett. The claim is based on a single journalist's report and has not been independently corroborated.
2 developments
- StrongSenior US official: We're talking to Netanyahu; Trump spoke with him yesterday
- DevelopingWSJ: Trump now routinely asks aides whether Netanyahu's account of their calls is accurate
- DevelopingTrump to call Netanyahu amid escalating tensions over Lebanon
- DevelopingNaftali Bennett to hold press conference tonight at 20:00
Source and signal
- Internal intake