US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (April 22) that he has a very good phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and claims that both leaders are in total agreement on a number of urgent international issues, including trade and Iran.
Trump, who published on the Social Truth, wrote: “I just spoke with Prime Minister Israel, Bibi Netanyahu, given many subjects, including trade, Iran, etc. The call went very well – we are on the same side of each issue.”
Trump and Netanyah have long maintained a narrow political relationship, and Tuesday’s comments come in the middle of increased tension in the Middle East, especially in terms of Iranian influence in the region.
Re -confirm US Azraeli ties
Trump’s contribution is considered to confirm the US-Israeli links for his potential second term, especially because both leaders face growing geopolitical challenges. Iranian nuclear ambitions and the continuing conflict of Israel with groups supported by Iran, such as Hezbollah and Houthis, remained the highest concerns for both countries.
Netanyahu’s office must still publish a statement statement.
Trade, war in Gaza and Iranian nuclear threat key problems
Trump and Netanyahu face a number of global challenges, from business disputes to escalation of tensions in Gaza and continued concern about Iranian nuclear ambitions. Their discussions focused on these critical problems.
Trade interviews
Both leaders joined the interviews around the store, especially when it comes to depositing higher tariffs. Netanyahu visited Trump in the White House about two weeks ago, looking for relief from increased duties for Israel and more than 60 other countries.
Trump announced a 17% tariff on Israel, which triggered Netanyahu’s journey to negotiate directly with the President.
Trump recently suspended higher tariffs for 90 days and made a basic value of 10%in most countries. The tour of the tariff was the main point of concern and Netanyahu’s visit focused on securing the agreement. While Trump still has to complete any trade agreement, he claims that the negotiations are doing well, and the partners are eager to achieve agreements.
Gaza conflict
The Israeli military campaign in Gaza has intensified after a two -month ceasefire with Hamas. Both sides remained dead, how to extend the ceasefire. Israel promotes the return of hostages acquired during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, with approximately 59 hostages still in captivity. However, it is assumed that only two dozen of them are still alive.
Hamas, who requires Israel to withdraw from Gaza, is in a sharp opposition to Israel’s insistence that Hamas must first be disarmed. This division complicates the situation, with both sides in conflict. Israel increases the pressure on Hamas to release the remaining hostages.
Iranian nuclear agreement
On the diplomatic front of Trump, he promotes a new nuclear agreement with Iran to replace the agreement he has left during his first term. Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, recently met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Rome for the second round of interviews, which Trump described as “very good”. The President has repeatedly warned that the US can resort to military action if Iran continues its development of nuclear development.
While Israel remains cautious about negotiations, Israeli officials did not apply to Trump’s diplomatic effort. However, they are preparing their army for the possibility of attacking Iranian nuclear facilities. The Israeli official said that the country did not exclude in the coming months.
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