US President Donald Trump told an Israeli the source that he is not frustrated with Prime Minister Netanyahu and described their relationship as "excellent," pushing back against reports of tension between the two leaders.
US President Donald Trump directly addressed the state of his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, telling the Israeli the source 'Israel Hayom on Telegram' that he is not frustrated with Netanyahu and that their relationship is 'excellent.' The brief statement comes amid a series of reports and public statements over the past week that suggested discord between the two leaders, including Netanyahu's own remarks about standing up for Israeli interests and Trump's comments on the Iran situation. On Monday evening, Netanyahu told Channel 14 that he and Trump have a 'good relationship' but that he is Israel's prime minister and must stand firm. Earlier that day, a source in the PM's office said the two were 'fully coordinated.' Trump's latest comment appears aimed at smoothing over the public perception of a rift. The remark was published around 13:25 Jerusalem time, and has been relayed by multiple Israeli outlets. No further elaboration was provided by Trump or his office. The Zioneer has previously reported on the evolving public dynamics between the two leaders, including Netanyahu's comment on Monday that 'even the best families have disagreements.' Trump's denial of frustration is the most direct US presidential response to the recent tension.
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