President Donald Trump said hours before his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he does not need Israeli intelligence on Iran, according to Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio). Trump added that Netanyahu will present intelligence because he wants to be involved.
President Donald Trump, hours before a scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stated that he does not require Israeli intelligence on Iran, asserting that Netanyahu's presentation of intelligence reflects his desire to remain involved in the issue. The remark was reported by Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio).
The meeting comes amid a prolonged period of tension between the two leaders over the U.S.-led diplomatic track with Iran, which Trump has pushed forward despite Israeli reservations. As The Zioneer has reported, Trump has previously expressed frustration with Netanyahu's stance, telling the New York Times that 'Netanyahu should thank us for the Iran deal,' and telling the Financial Times that Netanyahu 'will have to accept' the American deal. The White House has not yet commented on the content of the upcoming meeting.
The context of the meeting remains unclear, but the exchange underscores the ongoing divergence between Washington and Jerusalem on how to address Iran's nuclear program.
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