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Netanyahu and Trump on collision course over Middle East war plans
Key takeaways
- Instead, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister is on a collision course with Trump as the U.S.
- For now, Israeli officials have been cautious in public for fear of angering their most important ally, known for being prickly towards critics.
- But in private conversations, the frustration is clear.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize JERUSALEM, June 15 : Benjamin Netanyahu bet that his joint war alongside Donald Trump would topple Iran’s clerical rulers and bolster himself ahead of elections at home, as the architect of a U.S.-Israeli alliance that would reshape the Middle East.
Instead, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister is on a collision course with Trump as the U.S. president seeks to extricate himself from the war, with both men’s goals unmet and Israeli military operations tied down in Lebanon.
For now, Israeli officials have been cautious in public for fear of angering their most important ally, known for being prickly towards critics.
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