Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his relationship with US President Donald Trump is good and they mostly agree on key issues. Netanyahu criticized Turkiye (Turkey) and said he will oppose the US transferring advanced fighter jets to them, while defending Israel’s actions in Lebanon and the region.Key Facts
- Netanyahu said he and President Trump see eye to eye on most matters.
- Some Israeli officials oppose the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, especially regarding Lebanon.
- Israel recently struck southern Lebanon, killing four civilians.
- Netanyahu called Israel and the US "model allies" despite some differences.
- Netanyahu plans to visit the US soon but has not set a date.
- He will lobby against giving F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, fearing it will shift the Middle East power balance.
- Turkiye is a NATO ally of the US but criticizes Israel's military actions in Gaza.
- Turkish President Erdogan warned against Israel’s efforts to undermine the US-Iran regional ceasefire deal.
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