# Trump and Netanyahu, again

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-and-netanyahu-again/
- Published: 2026-11-12T01:13:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T01:22:18+00:00
- Original publisher: Washington Examiner (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-memo/4800918/trump-and-netanyahu-again/
- Topics: Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump and Netanyahu reportedly differ over renewed strikes on Iran.
- Netanyahu had urged a joint attack, according to a book account.
- Trump proceeded despite US officials’ reported doubts.

## Summary

Reports say Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu had a troubled phone call about Iran last weekend, amid a recurring disagreement over whether to resume major combat. Netanyahu is pressing for renewed strikes, while Trump favours continuing a US blockade and economic pressure, highlighting tensions between the allies over how to pursue the war.

An account in a book by reporters Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman describes Netanyahu urging Trump and senior US officials in February to attack Iran, predicting a swift victory and possible regime change. The next day, CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly called Netanyahu’s scenario “farcical”, while other officials voiced strong doubts. Trump nonetheless chose to proceed, and the war began on 28 February; the article says it had not delivered the expected success after nine months.

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