A senior Israeli official told commentator Tamir Morg that the conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump at the White House was 'very warm.' The official described the two men as speaking like a married couple who have known each other for many years, pushing back against reports of a crisis in relations. The remarks were reported by Channel 14.
A senior Israeli official provided a rare behind-the-scenes account of the atmosphere during the Netanyahu-Trump summit at the White House, according to a report Thursday by Channel 14. The official, speaking to commentator Tamir Morg, described the conversation as "very warm," "open and direct," and marked by humor. The characterization directly counters earlier reports of a rift between the two leaders. The summit took place on Wednesday, July 29, and was described by both leaders as positive.
The summit was first reported by The Zioneer on Wednesday, with Trump initially calling the meeting "excellent" and noting that Netanyahu "understands now" (Wed 15:20 Jerusalem). Later that day, Trump described it as a "very good meeting" that covered "many important subjects." The new remarks from the senior official, reported on Thursday, add a personal dimension, likening the rapport between the two leaders to "a married couple who have known each other for many years." This follows a period of public speculation about tensions, which both leaders have denied.
The meeting comes amid broader strategic coordination between Israel and the United States on the Iranian threat. As The Zioneer reported on Tuesday, July 28, an Israeli official confirmed full coordination with Washington on Iran following the summit. The White House meeting, which lasted approximately 80 to 90 minutes, focused on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Earlier this month, Trump said Netanyahu "knows who the boss is" while confirming discussions for a formal meeting, as The Zioneer reported on July 4.
The specific topics discussed during the conversation remain undisclosed, as Trump did not elaborate on the "many important subjects" covered. The senior official's remarks, while providing a glimpse into the personal dynamic, are attributed to an anonymous Israeli source and have not been confirmed by the White House.
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