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Netanyahu Defies Trump

Updated 2026-06-08 23:15 UTC 1 source Negative

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is openly defying President Trump on the issue of Iran, adding to growing divisions between the U.S. and Israel over their approach to the Middle East conflict.

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Netanyahu defies Trump as Iran, Lebanon drive wedge

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s open defiance in striking Iran against President Trump’s demands for a ceasefire adds to growing divisions between the U.S. and Israel over the way forward on the war in the Middle East. Trump and Netanyahu have moved in lockstep in major military operatio

2026-06-08 22:52 UTC