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Trump, Netanyahu and the Strain Behind the Public Rift
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By אסף יחזקאלי, מיקי לוי, אסף יחזקאלי, מיקי לוי
First reported by N12 · Jun 22, 2026
What happened
A new article describes the worsening public clash between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump as US criticism of Israel peaks. It says a new book reveals Trump privately called Netanyahu a “Con Man,” while analysts warn the feud could deepen or, like past Israel-US crises, eventually pass.
- 01Trump and J.D. Vance are publicly criticizing Netanyahu at the highest level.
- 02A new book says Trump called Netanyahu a “Con Man.”
- 03The rift deepened after the April 8 strike in Lebanon and civilian deaths.
- 04Analysts say Netanyahu is now seen as toxic in the United States.
- 05The article compares the crisis to the earlier Bush-Sharon dispute.
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