US EditionDisagreements on Iran, Gaza straining Trump-Netanyahu relationship: Report
- By early 2025, tensions have grown between the U.S. President and Israel's Prime Minister due to conflicting approaches in handling Iran and the Gaza conflict in Washington, D.C.
- The strain grew because Netanyahu favors a military strike to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities, while Trump supports negotiating a nuclear deal with conditional uranium enrichment.
- Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza and struck Yemeni Houthi targets despite Trump’s push for a ceasefire and his administration’s halt of US military action against the Houthis.
- Trump said he had not decided whether Iran would be allowed uranium enrichment under the deal and described the Israeli Gaza offensive as a 'wasted effort' that would hinder rebuilding efforts.
- These disagreements reflect broader tensions that could affect Trump’s upcoming Gulf summit and the future of US-Israel coordination on Middle East policies and regional security.
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