Israeli PM Netanyahu refuted US President Trump's claim that Israel follows his directives, emphasizing both nations' independent decision-making.
Netanyahu's remarks came after Trump's interview with Axios
Jun 22, 2026
06:17 pm
What's the storyIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected United States President Donald Trump's claim that Israel follows his orders and that the country wouldn't exist without his support
In an interview with Axios on Friday, Trump said, "Yeah, I will be. I mean, they have a lot of respect for me, and they do as I say."
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