The relationship between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime\nMinister Benjamin Netanyahu has come under scrutiny following reports\nthat Trump expressed significant anger regarding the conflict in\nLebanon. However, Netanyahu has remained composed in response to Trump\u2019s\noutburst.<\/p>\n
According to reports shared with Axios by US officials, Trump grew\nfrustrated with Netanyahu following an Israeli military escalation in\nLebanon. The tension reportedly surfaced during a telephone conversation\nbetween the two leaders on Monday, 1 June.<\/p>\n
Trump\u2019s anger reportedly stems from concerns that Israeli operations\nagainst Hezbollah militants in Lebanon could jeopardise ongoing\ndiplomacy with Iran and undermine efforts to maintain a fragile regional\nceasefire. According to the reports, Trump used harsh language,\nquestioning Netanyahu\u2019s actions after learning of the military\noperations.<\/p>\n
Axios further reported that Trump touched upon Netanyahu\u2019s ongoing\nlegal challenges during the call, reminding the Israeli Prime Minister\nthat he had openly defended him and sought to provide political\nsupport.<\/p>\n
Netanyahu dismissed the reports of a rift during an interview with\nthe US television channel CNBC, asserting that he and Trump are in\nagreement regarding the handling of the Lebanese militant group,\nHezbollah.<\/p>\n
\u201cHezbollah is an Iranian proxy that points weapons at all Lebanese\ncitizens and uses Lebanon as a platform to launch terror missiles at our\ncities and killer drones at our civilians,\u201d Netanyahu stated, as\nreported by AFP. He added that to achieve peace between Lebanon and\nIsrael, the demilitarisation of Lebanon and the disarmament of Hezbollah\nare essential\u2014a goal he believes is shared by both him and the US\nPresident.<\/p>\n
Netanyahu noted that while they may encounter tactical differences,\nthey always find ways to resolve them. \u201cWe have many agreements; we\nagree on the main issues. There are tactical differences. We always find\na way to resolve them, and we do so as good friends. We can disagree in\nthe morning, and by the afternoon, we have taken joint action,\u201d he\nremarked.<\/p>\n
When asked if his relationship with Trump had changed, Netanyahu\nreplied, \u201cNo.\u201d He described the relationship as \u201cgreat,\u201d adding, \u201cHe is\nthe best friend Israel has ever had in the White House. He respects me,\nI respect him. We always find a way to resolve our differences.\u201d<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/netanyahu-remains-calm-despite-trumps-outburst-1780822257", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }