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Trump, Netanyahu and the Strain Behind the Public Rift

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · 4 days ago
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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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N12Center · Hebrew4 days ago
Trump, Netanyahu and the Strain Behind the Public Rift
MakoCenter · Hebrew4 days ago
How the Trump-Netanyahu rift deepened over Gaza, Lebanon and Iran

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