Published: June 4, 2026 • 12:54 AM IST · Updated: June 4, 2026 • 7:09 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has played down reports of tensions with Donald Trump after being asked about the US President's admission that he called him "f***ing crazy" during a heated conversation over Israel's military actions in Lebanon.
Speaking in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday, Netanyahu said disagreements with Trump were limited to tactics.
The US President had confirmed a report by Axios that he used the expletive during a phone call with Netanyahu as Washington tried to keep fragile negotiations with Iran from collapsing.
"We can disagree in the morning" and find common ground by the afternoon, Netanyahu said, describing the relationship as one between close allies who occasionally differ on strategy.
NETANYAHU RESPONDS TO TRUMP REMARK Host: Trump called you “damn crazy.” Netanyahu: “Sometimes, like the best families, we have these tactical disagreements.