Washington in contact with Israeli opposition amid possible change in Netanyahu government: Report

Netanyahu Squirms Over Awkward Trump Question

Fox NewsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was confronted about his tense relationship with Donald Trump amid the conflicts in the Middle East.In an interview on Fox Friends on Monday morning, Netanyahu gave a less-than-convincing reply when he was asked by host Brian Kilmeade if his relationship with Trump was “under strain” as Israel’s attacks on Lebanon threaten hopes of ending the war with Iran.“Well, first of all, we see eye to eye on just about everything. And sometimes—this happens among the best of allies, and we are the best of allies—there can be differences of opinion,” Netanyahu said.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Israel to remain in S. Lebanon ´security zone´ despite partial withdrawal deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a recorded video statement Friday evening that the Israeli military will remain in the security zone it holds in southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah does not disarm, reported Xinhua. The remarks came shortly after Israel, Lebanon, and the United States signed a framework agreement in Washington, announced by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Netanyahu described the agreement as a major achievement for Israel, signed after lengthy negotiations in Washington between Israel and Lebanon. He framed the agreement as a major blow to Iran, which he said had been trying to force an Israeli withdrawal. Israel's state-owned Kan TV News reported that the agreement includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from two areas in southern Lebanon as part of a pilot program. The two areas are located on both sides of the Litani River, it reported, adding that Lebanese army forces, accompanied by U.S. forces, will move into those areas following the Israeli pullout, Kan said. The parties also agreed on how to address Hezbollah's tunnels in southern Lebanon, deal with the group's growing strength, and conduct negotiations over the land border between Israel and Lebanon, according to the report.

Former Adviser To ISRAELI PM Shimon Peres on Iran And Lebanon | GNT

On this episode of Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, Tom Burges Watson speaks to Nimrod Novik, former Senior Diplomatic Adviser and Special Envoy to Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres. The discussion focuses on the latest US-Iran talks, the prospects for diplomacy, and the security situation involving Israel and Lebanon. Drawing on his extensive diplomatic experience, Nimrod Novik shares his perspective on the challenges facing the region and the path ahead. Guest: Nimrod Novik, Former Senior Diplomatic Adviser and Special Envoy to Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres #Israel #Iran #Lebanon #USIran #Trump #Netanyahu #ShimonPeres #MiddleEast #MiddleEastNews #Diplomacy #PeaceTalks #Tehran #Beirut #BreakingNews #AlArabiyaEnglish #AlArabiyaNews #GlobalNewsToday

Trump and Netanyahu's once-close alliance shows signs of breakdown

For years, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's greatest political asset was his direct line to US President Donald Trump. But that relationship is now fracturing publicly. Mohammad Al-Kassim reports from West Jerusalem.

Rahm Emanuel on criticizing Netanyahu, calling for new approach to U.S.-Israel ties

Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu's government, called for a new approach to military aid and renewed efforts toward Palestinian statehood. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.