President Donald Trump said Friday that Israel's leadership does what he tells it, and that Prime Minister Netanyahu needs to be kept 'somewhat sane.' The remark, reported by Hebrew media, continues a series of recent statements in which Trump has asserted personal authority over Israeli decision-making on security and regional policy.
President Donald Trump said Friday evening that Israel's leadership follows his instructions and that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs to be kept 'somewhat sane.' The remark, cited by Israeli media, extends a pattern of Trump publicly asserting authority over Israeli military and diplomatic decision-making. Earlier Friday, Trump stated that his relationship with Netanyahu is good but added that the prime minister requires restraint. As The Zioneer reported at 14:27, Trump also said Israel will do what he tells it; at 16:05 he claimed he can prevent an Israeli strike on Lebanon. No indication has been given that the latest comment was made in a formal interview or an offhand remark; the original source remains an Israeli media translation of Trump's words.
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