Netanyahu 'relieved' Israel's 'best friend' Donald Trump is safe but says little about Iran deal
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.
TL;DR
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Donald Trump as "the best friend Israel has ever had in the White House" after a shooting incident near the White House.
- Netanyahu expressed relief that Trump was safe and that the attacker was neutralized.
- He did not publicly comment on the current Iran peace deal negotiations.
- The shooting occurred near a Secret Service booth and the gunman, identified as Nasire Best, had prior encounters with the Secret Service and a "violent history."
- President Trump shared his thoughts on Truth Social, emphasizing the need for enhanced security at the White House.
- The incident occurred during Trump's peace talks with Iran, which he described as "largely negotiated."
- The deal reportedly aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and includes conditions for dismantling Iran's nuclear program and removing enriched uranium.
- An unnamed Israeli official confirmed Israel's intent to maintain freedom of action against threats, with Trump's support.
- The New York Times reported that Iran had agreed to give up its enriched uranium in the deal.