A senior Israeli official tells Channel 12 that President Trump's recent Truth Social post is a 'resounding slap in the face,' claiming restrictions on Israel have escalated and that U.S. expectations for Israel to avoid broader strikes in Lebanon are incompatible with a strategic alliance. The remarks reflect growing friction between Jerusalem and Washington over the scope of Israeli military operations against Hezbollah.
A senior Israeli official described President Trump's latest post on Truth Social as 'a resounding slap in the face,' in remarks reported by Channel 12 at 20:05 Jerusalem time. The official said the restrictions on Israel have 'gone up a level,' and that Washington's expectation that Israel will not strike anywhere in Lebanon conflicts with the core understanding of a strategic alliance. The statement comes amid rising tension between the two allies over the scope of Israel's campaign in Lebanon. Earlier today, conservative commentator Mark Levin posted a rare thread of unusually sharp criticism of Trump over his Israel policy — a thread The Zioneer reported at 20:04 Jerusalem. Levin argued that pressure on Jerusalem only incentivizes Iran and Hezbollah. The senior official's remarks align with growing concern in Israeli defense circles that Trump may seek to limit IDF operations in Lebanon in order to facilitate talks with Tehran. As The Zioneer has reported, a tripartite agreement signed last week between Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. was designed to separate the Lebanese front from the Iranian nuclear talks. The official did not specify which specific restrictions have been tightened, and the White House has not commented on the channel's report. The exchange underscores a widening strategic divergence between Jerusalem and Washington as the U.S. pursues a deal with Iran.
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