Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his relationship with President Donald Trump is based on mutual respect and a willingness to discuss disagreements openly. He rejected suggestions that either leader simply “calls the shots”, describing Israel instead as the “junior partner” in an alliance with the United States.

Speaking in a preview of an interview with Sean Hannity, Netanyahu praised Trump for speaking plainly and said their long familiarity helps them work through differences. His comments underline Israel’s reliance on US political and military support while seeking to present the partnership as cooperative rather than subordinate.