Prime Minister Netanyahu raised Turkish President Erdogan's recent anti-Israel statements and the need for security zones on Israel's borders during his phone call with US President Trump, according to Amit Segal (N12).
According to Amit Segal (N12), Prime Minister Netanyahu raised Turkish President Erdogan's recent anti-Israel statements and the need for security zones on Israel's borders during his phone call with US President Trump. The revelation adds detail to the call reported earlier tonight.
The Zioneer reported at 22:52 Jerusalem that the call took place and that Netanyahu and Trump agreed on continued coordination. By 22:51 Jerusalem, the Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Trump updated Netanyahu on US operations in the Gulf and that Netanyahu raised the severity of Erdogan's statements and the need for security zones. The latest report, attributed to Segal, provides the same account on the record.
The demand for security zones aligns with Netanyahu's recent statements. As The Zioneer reported on June 21, Netanyahu declared that Israel will hold security zones in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon for as long as needed. On June 23, the Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and IDF Chief of Staff reaffirmed that the IDF will maintain the security zone in southern Lebanon.
It remains unclear whether the call was initiated by Netanyahu or Trump, and whether the discussion of security zones referenced specific borders beyond the general principle.
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