Netanyahu ‘relieved’ Israel’s ‘best friend’ Donald Trump is safe but says little about Iran deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed relief that President Donald Trump is safe following a shooting incident near the White House. While condemning political violence, Netanyahu did not comment on the ongoing Iran peace deal negotiations. The shooting occurred amidst Trump's discussions with world leaders regarding the deal, which reportedly includes significant concessions from Iran.
- ▪Netanyahu referred to Trump as Israel's 'best friend' in the White House.
- ▪The shooting incident involved a 21-year-old suspect who had a violent history.
- ▪Trump stated that he would not sign a final agreement with Iran without dismantling its nuclear program.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called President Donald Trump “the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House” as he spoke out Sunday morning against the shooting near the White House, but stayed mum on the current Iran peace deal. Two people were shot outside the White House on Saturday evening when a suspected gunman, identified as Nasire Best, 21, attacked a Secret Service booth near the property. The gunman, who was pronounced dead at a local hospital, reportedly had previous encounters with Secret Service and, according to Trump, “had a violent history and possible obsession with” the White House.
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