Prime Minister Netanyahu told ministers moments before his call with President Trump that Israel's goal is to preserve freedom of action, adding that no immunity exists for Beirut or Tehran. According to ministers, the understanding after the call was that Trump yielded to oil and money.
Prime Minister Netanyahu convened the security cabinet tonight ahead of his call with President Trump, as the U.S. administration pushes toward finalizing an agreement with Iran. Netanyahu told ministers Israel must preserve military freedom of action against 'the heaviest pressures' and stressed that neither Beirut nor Tehran are immune from Israeli strikes. IDF representatives clarified that forces will not withdraw to the border and will not jeopardize soldiers' safety. Ministers present described the assessment after the call as one of disappointment: Trump, they said, yielded to oil and money. Cabinet members told Barak Betesh (i24NEWS) that after the conversation, the Prime Minister did not appear pleased.
As The Zioneer previously reported, Trump has stated Netanyahu is 'on board' with the emerging framework (Mon 00:30), and has confirmed a direct call as the deal nears finalization (Thu Jun 11, 22:15). Netanyahu had earlier told Trump that Israel is not bound by any Lebanon-related clause in the U.S.-Iran agreement (Sun Jun 14, 20:52). The current report — from a single source, Betesh — is framed as Developing, pending confirmation from other channels or official readouts. The contrast between Netanyahu's public posture last week and tonight's ministerial account suggests a tense diplomatic moment.
2 developments
- StrongNetanyahu: Iran will not get nuclear weapons — with or without a deal
- DevelopingSenior Israeli official: Netanyahu told Trump he understands his Iran efforts but Israel must not be a victim
- StrongKatz: Netanyahu told Trump Israel won't withdraw from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza security zones
- ConfirmedTrump says Netanyahu will do what he tells him, claims Israel won't return to war with Iran
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