Prime Minister Netanyahu dismissed suggestions of tension with US President Donald Trump, responding to questions about Trump's recent comments by saying each leader has his own style of expression. The remarks are the latest in a public back-and-forth over the state of ties between the two leaders.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday denied any strained relationship with US President Donald Trump, responding to questions about Trump's recent comments that indicated some tension. When asked directly, Netanyahu dismissed the characterization, saying, 'The president has his way of expressing things and so do I.' The back-and-forth between the two leaders has been a recurring theme in recent weeks, with both sides publicly addressing the relationship. In previous statements, Netanyahu acknowledged 'disagreements' with Trump but downplayed reports of yelling, while Trump himself described the relationship as 'excellent' but also suggested he needed to keep Netanyahu 'somewhat sane.' The exchange follows a series of public comments from both sides over the past month, as each leader has asserted his positions on US-Israel ties.
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