Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized last night's US air strike on Iran, saying he does not understand why Washington struck 'when there were no American casualties' and argued that not every attack warrants bringing down buildings. In remarks posted to social media, Netanyahu said his relationship with President Trump is excellent but added 'sometimes you need to calm him down a little.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a strikingly critical stance toward the US overnight strike on Iran, breaking with the typical solidarity message expected from an ally. In a social media post, Netanyahu said he does not understand the rationale for striking when there were no American casualties and argued that not every hostile act warrants a large-scale response.
Netanyahu added that his relationship with President Trump is excellent but quipped that 'sometimes you need to calm him down a little.' The comment comes after days of tension between Jerusalem and Washington over the scope and coordination of strikes on Iran. As The Zioneer reported on June 8, Trump had criticized Israel's own strike in Beirut as 'not coordinated' and urged restraint. The White House has not yet responded to Netanyahu's latest remarks.
The prime minister's statement is a rare public divergence from a US president and comes amid competing strategic outlooks: Trump has signaled openness to a diplomatic deal with Tehran, while Israel has pressed for a more assertive posture following Iranian attacks.
- DevelopingTrump says Israel's counterstrike in Iran was 'unnecessary' but says he understands why it acted
- DevelopingCommentator urges Netanyahu to tell Trump not to strike Iran
- StrongTrump says Israel's Beirut strike was not coordinated with US, plans to call Netanyahu to urge restraint
- StrongTrump to NYT: Netanyahu should be grateful — strikes nearly scuttled Iran deal
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