Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held three recent talks with US President-elect Trump, focusing on shared concerns over Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held three conversations with US President-elect Donald Trump over the past few days, centered on what Netanyahu’s office described as the “Iranian threat” to Israel’s security.
Are Israel and the US aligned on Iran?
“In the last few days, I have spoken three times with President-elect Donald Trump… Talks designed to further tighten the strong alliance between Israel and the US,” Netanyahu said, according to a statement from his office. He added, “We see eye to eye on the Iranian threat in every aspect,” as he addressed members of the weekly cabinet meeting.
What are Israel’s peace opportunities in the region?
Netanyahu mentioned that he and Trump also discussed “great opportunities before Israel in the field of peace and its expansion,” though specifics of the peace efforts were not detailed in the statement.
Why is US support crucial for Israel’s security?
The United States remains Israel’s primary ally and military supporter, and Trump’s election comes at a time of heightened conflict in the Middle East, with ongoing wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
How might Trump’s return impact US-Israel relations?
Analysts believe that Netanyahu has welcomed Trump’s return, given the personal rapport between the two leaders and Trump’s assertive stance on Israel’s regional rival, Iran. During his previous term, Trump moved the US embassy to Jerusalem, recognized Israeli control over the Golan Heights, and facilitated Israel’s normalization of relations with several Arab nations through the Abraham Accords, AFP noted.
