#Trump acknowledged criticizing #Israel Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu as “#crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives, saying he was “a little bit perturbed” that Israel’s fighting with #Hezbollah militants in #Lebanon was holding back peace talks with #Iran.
#Netanyahu says he directed Israeli military to take over 70% of #Gaza
During an interview at a conference in the occupied #WestBank, Netanyahu said that #Israel is “tightening” its grip on #Hamas. “We are now in 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip. We were at 50%. We moved to 60%,” he said. “My directive is to move to—take it step by step—first of all 70. Let’s start with that.” As Netanyahu spoke, the audience called for him to take over all of Gaza’s territory.
In #Israel, #Trump’s announcement was received with concern. Benjamin #Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, had said the war could lead to the collapse of #Iran’s Islamic Republic & an end to the Iranian #nuclear threat — both of which now seem remote.
#TRUMP AND #NETANYAHU CLASH OVER #IRAN: Following a phone call on May 19 between #Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump, differences reportedly emerged over strategies for handling the conflict with Iran. edition.cnn.com/2026/05/20/pol…
In the wake of an outcry over its treatment of detained activists, Israel has focused on messaging as its actions undermine its support from the international community.
