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'In US they say Trump follows me, in Israel they say I follow him': Netanyahu on who influences whom Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted his nation's independent decision-making, refuting claims of US President Trump's influence. He stressed that both leaders prioritize their countries' interests, often agreeing but sometimes differing while respecting each other's sovereignty. Netanyahu reiterated Israel's unwavering stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, attributing past successes in preventing this to Israeli military actions and highlighting damage to Tehran's capabilities.

Trump calls Netanyahu a ‘warrior PM,’ touts ‘great’ ties with Israel amid tensions over Iran <p>US intel reportedly says Netanyahu actions in Lebanon expected to undermine deal; Israeli TV: American officials working to establish informal channels with Bennett, Eisenkot</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-calls-netanyahu-a-warrior-pm-touts-great-ties-with-israel-amid-tensions-over-iran/">Trump calls Netanyahu a ‘warrior PM,’ touts ‘great&#8217; ties with Israel amid tensions over Iran</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/AFP__20260619__2282397304__v1__HighRes__PresidentTrumpDepartsDCForCampDavidForTheWee-1024x640.jpg" title="Trump calls Netanyahu a ‘warrior PM,’ touts ‘great&#8217; ties with Israel amid tensions over Iran" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming ... Agencies Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on Wednesday a row with US President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon. Trump confirmed in an interview published on Wednesday in the New York Post that he had a tense exchange with Netanyahu two days prior, in which he reportedly berated his close ally with expletives. Netanyahu downplayed the dispute in an interview with US television channel CNBC, saying he and Trump were on the same page when it came to tackling Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah "is an Iranian proxy that puts all the citizens of Lebanon at gunpoint and uses Lebanon as a platform to launch terror missiles into our cities, to launch killer drones against our civilians", Netanyahu said in the interview. "And so if we want to save Lebanon, if we want to get a Lebanese-Israeli peace, as I do, we have to disarm Hezbollah and we have to demilitarise Lebanon. And I know that this is a goal that the president and I share, and that's what we have to do." Live Events…

Trump claims he can control IDF actions in Lebanon because Israelis respect him <p>Despite claim, Israel said to rebuff private US request to withdraw from Lebanon; president says relationship with Netanyahu is 'good, but we have to keep him a little bit sane'</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-claims-he-can-control-idf-actions-in-lebanon-because-israelis-respect-him/">Trump claims he can control IDF actions in Lebanon because Israelis respect him</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/01/AFP__20251229__899A8MG__v1__HighRes__IsraeliPmBenjaminNetanyahuVisits-1024x640.jpg" title="Trump claims he can control IDF actions in Lebanon because Israelis respect him" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Print: Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming ... Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on Wednesday a row with U.S. President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon. Trump confirmed in an interview published on Wednesday in the New York Post that he had a tense exchange with Netanyahu two days prior, in which he reportedly berated his close ally with expletives. Netanyahu downplayed the dispute in an interview with U.S. television channel CNBC, saying he and Trump were on the same page when it came to tackling Hezbollah. Hezbollah "is an Iranian proxy that puts all the citizens of Lebanon at gunpoint and uses Lebanon as a platform to launch terror missiles into our cities, to launch killer drones against our civilians", Netanyahu said in the interview. "And so if we want to save Lebanon, if we want to get a Lebanese-Israeli peace, as I do, we have to disarm Hezbollah and we have to demilitarize Lebanon. And I know that this is a goal that the president and I share, and that's what we have to do." Trump had said he was "perturbed" by the situat…

Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah Trump confirmed in an interview published on Wednesday in the New York Post that he had a tense exchange with Netanyahu two days prior, in which he reportedly berated his close ally with expletives. Netanyahu downplayed the dispute in an interview with US television channel CNBC, saying he and Trump were on the same page when it came to tackling Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah "is an Iranian proxy that puts all the citizens of Lebanon at gunpoint and uses Lebanon as a platform to launch terror missiles into our cities, to launch killer drones against our civilians", Netanyahu said in the interview. "And so if we want to save Lebanon, if we want to get a Lebanese-Israeli peace, as I do, we have to disarm Hezbollah and we have to demilitarise Lebanon. And I know that this is a goal that the president and I share, and that's what we have to do." Trump had said he was "perturbed" by the situation in Lebanon when he spoke to Netanyahu on Monday. "You said, 'Are you f-ing crazy? What are you f-ing doing? I helped you stay out of jail.' Is that true? Did you speak to him in those terms?" the New …

US-Israel Rift? Netanyahu Rejects Trump's 'Israel Does As I Say' Claim, Says 'Sometimes We Don’t See Eye To Eye' Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuon Sunday pushed back against claims by US PresidentDonald Trumpthat Israel follows his directives, insisting that both countries act independently and in accordance with their own national interests. Netanyahu's remarks came after Trump said in an interview that Israel "does as I say" when asked whether he could influence Israeli military actions and prevent further strikes on Lebanon. Also Read:UK PM Keir Starmer Announces Resignation Amid Internal Pressure From Labour Party During an interview on The Axios Show, when asked whether he could influence Israeli military actions in the region, particularly regarding potential strikes on Lebanon, Trump said that he would be able to exercise control over such decisions. "Yeah, I will be. I mean, they have a lot of respect for me, and they do as I say," Trump said. Trump also referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he maintains a strong but closely managed relationship with him."It's good, but we have to keep him a little bit sane," he remarked. Addressing t…

‘We Don’t See Eye to Eye': Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Claim that Israel Follows US Commands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against assertions that he or US President Donald Trump take directives from one another, following remarks from the American leader suggesting Israel follows his commands in West Asia. Addressing the Jerusalem News Syndicate's International Policy Summit 2026, Netanyahu stated, "President Donald Trump does not do everything I want, nor do I do everything he wants. We are leaders of independent and proud countries; sometimes we don't see eye to eye." The Prime Minister emphasised that both heads of state prioritise their respective national agendas, despite periodic friction. In an Axios interview conducted last Friday, when questioned on whether he could influence Israeli military operations to halt strikes on Lebanon, Trump claimed, "Yeah, I will be. I mean, they have a lot of respect for me, and they do as I say." 03 Jul 2026 - Vol 05 | Issue 27 The craze for a perfect look is reshaping masculinity While characterising his rapport with the Israeli Prime Minister as "good", Trump said that he occasionally needs to "keep him a …

Israel Benjamin Netanyahu CNBC exclusive interview on Iran war Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuin a wide-ranging interview with CNBC'sSara Eisenin Jerusalem on Wednesday talked about his relationship with PresidentDonald Trump, played down concerns about the world's oil supply being constrained due to the war with Iran, and touted Israel to investors. The sitdown came on the heels ofreports that Trumphad cursed at Netanyahu in a phone call over Israel'scontinued military actionagainst Hezbollah in Lebanon as the U.S. pursues peace negotiations with Iran. The war, which Trump initially suggested would last for several weeks, has entered its fourth month. The conflict has spurred economic angst and oil supply concerns around the globe, withcrude priceshovering just below $100 a barrel. Netanyahu told CNBC that while he and Trump might have "tactical disagreements" over how to handle the war, they "agree on many things." He described Iran as an existential threat to both Israel and the U.S., and said it is crucial that the Islamic Republic be prevented from developing a nuclear weapon. Watch CNBC's full interview with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel is fighting a…

Netanyahu reacts to Trump's 'Israel does as I say' remark: 'Sometimes ... Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuon Sunday rejected US PresidentDonald Trump'sclaim thatIsraelfollows his instructions, saying the statement was incorrect and that both leaders represent “independent and proud countries” that “stand for our interests”. In an interview on Friday, Trump said Israel “does as I say” when he was asked whether he could influence Israel and stop it from carrying out further strikes on Lebanon. Follow US-Iran war live updates here. Speaking to Axios, the US President was asked whether he had the ability to control Israeli military action in the region. He replied that he could. "Yeah, I will be. I mean, they have a lot of respect for me, and they do as I say," he said. Trump also spoke about his relations with Netanyahu, saying their relationship was “good”, though he added that he had to “keep him a little bit sane.” He further claimed that Israel would “not exist” without his support. Responding to the US President’s remarks, the Israeli leader said on Sunday that suggestions that either leader acts on the instructions of the other are “not true”. “In the United Stat…

Netanyahu downplays Trump row | The Straits Times Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and the US president share the goal of demilitarising Lebanon. PHOTO: REUTERS Published Jun 04, 2026, 12:54 AM Updated Jun 04, 2026, 06:45 AM Listen JERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on June 3 a row with US President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon. Trump confirmed in an interview published on June 3 in the New York Post that he had a tense exchange with Netanyahu two days prior, in which he reportedly berated his close ally with expletives . Netanyahu downplayed the dispute in an interview with US television channel CNBC, saying he and Trump were on the same page when it came to tackling Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Hezbollah “is an Iranian proxy that puts all the citizens of Lebanon at gunpoint and uses Lebanon as a platform to launch terror missiles into our cities, to launch killer drones against our civilians”, N…

Netanyahu Denies Trump's Assertion of Control Over Israel Middle East News Updated Jun 22, 2026 Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Claim That Israel Follows His Orders Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected claims that he takes orders from US President Donald Trump. Netanyahu emphasized that both leaders prioritize their respective national interests, despite periodic disagreements. The friction comes amid Israel's military campaign in Lebanon and tensions over a US-brokered Iran deal. Trump had asserted in an interview that Israel "does as I say" and would "not exist" without American support. A ANI Jun 22, 2026 · 2 min read · 163 views Save Listen Copy "We don't see eye to eye": Netanyahu rejects Trump's claim that Israel does as he says Tel Aviv, June 22 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pushed back against assertions that he or US President Donald Trump take directives from one another, following remarks from the American leader suggesting Israel follows his commands in West Asia. Addressing the Jerusalem News Syndicate's International Policy Summit 2026, Netanyahu stated, "President Donald Trump does not do everything I want, nor do I do everyt…

Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says he and US leader agree on the ‘main things’ <p>PM insists he and Trump have 'great relationship,' both agree that Hezbollah must be disarmed; also says Iran 'playing with fire' with attacks on Gulf, Israel 'ready' for fight</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-downplays-row-with-trump-says-he-and-us-leader-agree-on-the-main-things/">Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says he and US leader agree on the &#8216;main things&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/06/342674-1024x640.jpg" title="Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says he and US leader agree on the &#8216;main things&#8217;" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on Wednesday a row with US President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon.Trump confirmed in an interview published on Wednesday in the New York Post that he had a tense exchange with Netanyahu two days prior, in which he reportedly berated his close ally with expletives.Netanyahu downplayed the dispute in an interview with US television channel CNBC, saying he and Trump were on the same page when it came to tackling Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Hezbollah “is an Iranian proxy that puts all the citizens of Lebanon at gunpoint and uses Lebanon as a platform to launch terror missiles into our cities, to launch killer drones against our civilians”, Netanyahu said in the interview.“And so if we want to save Lebanon, if we want to get a Lebanese-Israeli peace,

Netanyahu says his ties with Trump are ‘fine’, takes aim at Turkiye In Fox News interview, Israeli prime minister lauds US alliance and argues that Ankara should not receive F-35 jets.

Trump updates Netanyahu on US 'moves in Gulf' as they discuss ... - WION President Donald Trump briefed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on recent US military moves in the Gulf amid rising Middle East tensions, while Netanyahu voiced security concerns regarding Turkey. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Thursday (July 9) and agreed to continue close coordination between their countries across a range of issues, according to the Israeli Prime Minister's Office. Also read:Trump demands Greenland again. Why is everyone obsessed with the frozen island? In a statement, Netanyahu's office said Trump briefed the Israeli leader on US "moves in the Gulf" during what it described as ongoing contact between the two leaders. The call came after Iran reported fresh American strikes. Also read:Charlie Kirk Assassination: Who is Tyler Robinson’s ‘partner’ Lance Twiggs? "As part of the continuous contact" between the two leaders, "President Trump updated the Prime Minister on American moves in the Gulf," Netanyahu's office said in a post on the social media platform X. Also read:China's flood nightmare: 900 snakes, including cobras, on …

Netanyahu: 'Donald Trump is the greatest friend that Israel ... - WION Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (October 13) addressed the Israeli Parliament In a speech to the Israeli Knesset on Monday (October 13), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lavished praise on US President Donald Trump, calling him ‘the greatest friend that the Israel has ever had in the White House’. “No American president has ever done more for Israel, and as I said in Washington, it isn’t even close,” Netanyahu said, underscoring the significant impact Trump had on Israel’s diplomatic and security landscape. Netanyahu specifically highlighted Trump’s contributions, including his decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital during his first term, a move that was met with widespread praise in Israel but condemned by much of the international community. He also lauded Trump for brokered the Abraham Accords, agreements that led to the normalisation of diplomatic ties between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. Also Read:'Gambling with war': EU warns Russian President Putin against airspace violations The Israeli leader further commended Trump for supporting Israel’s rights in the…