Trump Opens Up: 'I Like Bibi, He Was an Excellent Prime Minister'
US President Donald Trump clarified in a conversation with the NATO Secretary General that he 'likes Netanyahu' but is disappointed by the tension with Turkey. He reiterated that Erdogan is a respected leader and that…
Assessment
Trump publicly reaffirms his personal affinity for Netanyahu while signaling a more complex Middle East posture. The disclosure of quiet coordination between Trump and Erdogan, including a pledge not to strike Israel during wartime, suggests behind-the-scenes leverage that may reshape how Israel navigates U.S. Turkish relations going forward.