Trump Claims Netanyahu Ties 'very good' Despite Gaza Rift
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Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has insisted his relationship with Benjamin Netanyahu remains ‘very good,’ seeking to downplay rising diplomatic friction after the Israeli Prime Minister publicly rejected a US-led Gaza plan.
Netanyahu explicitly opposed the roadmap which proposed a gradual Israeli military pullback alongside Hamas disarmament under heavy pressure from far-right coalition partners ahead of Israel's October elections.
The policy split marks a rare public divergence for the close allies, occurring after Trump sought a broader ceasefire to curb soaring oil prices and domestic political fallout.
While the US-brokered truce reduced major operations, sporadic fighting in Gaza has continued, with local health authorities reporting more than 1,250 Palestinian deaths since October.
Despite Netanyahu’s categorical refusal to accept the proposal, diplomatic observers emphasize that the Israeli leader's stance is unlikely to be the final word on the peace initiative.
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