'In US they say Trump follows me, in Israel they say I follow him': Netanyahu on who influences whom | TheBriefWire
'In US they say Trump follows me, in Israel they say I follow him': Netanyahu on who influences whom
Published 22 June 2026 ยท politics
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted his nation's independent decision-making, refuting claims of US President Trump's influence. He stressed that both leaders prioritize their countries'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted his nation's independent decision-making, refuting claims of US President Trump's influence. He stressed that both leaders prioritize their countries' interests, often agreeing but sometimes differing while respecting each other's sovereignty. Netanyahu reiterated Israel's unwavering stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, attributing past successes in preventing this to Israeli military actions and highlighting damage to Tehran's capabilities.
Published: June 22, 2026 โข 11:57 AM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 12:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted his nation's independent decision-making, refuting claims of US President Trump's influence.
He stressed that both leaders prioritize their countries' interests, often agreeing but sometimes differing while respecting each other's sovereignty.
Netanyahu reiterated Israel's unwavering stance against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, attributing past successes in preventing this to Israeli military actions and highlighting damage to Tehran's capabilities.