New details of yesterday's phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, reported by Israeli journalist Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom), reveal that Trump informed Netanyahu in advance of his decision not to strike Iran last night. Trump added that he is willing to give negotiations another chance but intends to adopt a stricter policy going forward, and the two briefly discussed the Iranian personal threat against Trump. The conversation was described as having a good atmosphere.
The Zioneer previously reported on Friday at 13:00 Jerusalem that, according to commentator Sraya Harush, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump had discussed continued coordination, and that Israel would not enter a direct confrontation with Iran. This was followed by a bulletin at 18:47 Jerusalem noting that The Zioneer had no clear assessment on escalation in the next 48 hours and that Israel currently appeared to be outside the escalation dynamic.
New details of Thursday's call between Trump and Netanyahu, reported by Israeli journalist Ariel Kahana (Israel Hayom), now reveal that Trump informed Netanyahu in advance of his decision not to strike Iran last night. Trump added that he is willing to give negotiations another chance but intends to adopt a stricter policy going forward. The two briefly discussed the Iranian personal threat against Trump. The conversation was described as having a good atmosphere. The report is consistent with the broader pattern of U.S. management of the crisis.
As The Zioneer reported on multiple occasions, President Trump has maintained direct control of the diplomatic and military dynamic with Iran. On June 8, Trump urged restraint amid deal talks; on June 9, he stated that the U.S. expected clarity on negotiations within 48 hours; on June 11, he confirmed a call with Netanyahu as an Iran deal neared finalization; and on July 9, he warned Israel against further retaliation, claiming Iran had signaled willingness to pause attacks. The Trump administration has also been in communication with other world leaders, including Putin, as reported on June 14.
The new details, while coming from a single Israeli journalist and not independently corroborated, align with the sequence of events: Trump's decision not to strike, communicated to Netanyahu in advance, reflects the hands-on approach seen throughout the crisis. It remains unclear whether negotiations will lead to a de-escalation or further steps, and the Iranian threat against Trump adds a layer of personal security concern.
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