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Donald Trump specifically asked Benjamin Netanyahu to stop leaking details or making public remarks about Israel’s readiness to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Israel-Hamas War: US President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Reuters File Image)
US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt the ongoing war in Gaza and refrain from discussing a potential military strike on Iran, CNN reported citing a source familiar with the matter.
The two leaders spoke over the phone and Trump later described the conversation as “very well, very smooth” but behind the scenes the call appears to underscore growing differences between Washington and Tel Aviv, the report claimed.
Donald Trump Pushes For De-Escalation
Donald Trump’s message came as part of a broader US push to revive a nuclear deal with Iran and secure a ceasefire in Gaza through indirect talks with Hamas. As per CNN, Donald Trump specifically asked Benjamin Netanyahu to stop leaking details or making public remarks about Israel’s readiness to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s administration has been working to prevent further regional escalation, including efforts to extend the Abraham Accords and rein in other flashpoints such as Houthi missile attacks from Yemen.
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Following the phone call, Benjamin Netanyahu convened a meeting of top ministers to assess progress in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and consider next steps.
According to Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, some headway has been made in recent talks focused on ending hostilities.
“Israel is serious in its will to secure a hostage deal. There has recently been certain progress,” Gideon Sa’ar said.
Hamas Responds To US Proposal On Gaza War
Hamas signaled a willingness to continue dialogue. Senior Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya said the group had not rejected the latest ceasefire proposal from US envoy Steve Witkoff but had submitted amendments seeking stronger security guarantees. Hamas continues to demand a permanent ceasefire and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza as conditions for any deal.
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