Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has downplayed a recent disagreement with US President Donald Trump, emphasizing their shared goal of disarming Hezbollah. In an interview, Netanyahu stated that both leaders agree on the necessity of demilitarizing Lebanon to achieve peace. Despite a tense exchange between them, Netanyahu affirmed the strength of their relationship and their ability to resolve differences.
- ▪Netanyahu and Trump both aim to disarm Hezbollah to promote peace in Lebanon.
- ▪Trump confirmed a tense conversation with Netanyahu, expressing frustration over the situation in Lebanon.
- ▪Netanyahu described their relationship as strong, highlighting their ability to work through disagreements.
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| Original publisher | The Straits Times |
| Canonical URL | https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/netanyahu-downplays-row-with-trump-says-both-agree-on-disarming-hezbollah |
| Publication time | Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:54:27 +0800 |
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Netanyahu downplays row with Trump, says both agree on disarming HezbollahSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and the US president share the goal of demilitarising Lebanon.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 04, 2026, 12:54 AMUpdated Jun 04, 2026, 12:54 AMJERUSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu downplayed on June 3 a row with US President Donald Trump, saying they both were aligned on the goal of disarming Hezbollah in order to achieve peace between Israel and Lebanon.Trump confirmed in an interview published on June 3 in the New York Post that he had a tense exchange with Netanyahu two days prior, in which he reportedly berated his close ally with expletives.Netanyahu downplayed the dispute in an interview with…
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