Trump Reportedly Backs Gulf States, Resists Netanyahu’s Push to Restart War With Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly sided with Gulf countries and continues to resist pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resume military operations against Iran, according to a report published today by Axios, a news outlet with close ties to the White House.
Netanyahu is reportedly making every effort to prevent a potential loss of power, which could occur if Israel’s opposition succeeds in forming a new government led by opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot.
Israeli opposition leaders are increasingly concerned that Netanyahu could attempt to provoke Iran into launching a new confrontation, potentially creating a security crisis that he could use to disrupt political change and delay efforts to replace his government
Meanwhile, Mossad chief Roman Gofman, who is reportedly closely associated with Netanyahu, arrived in Washington today for meetings with senior Trump administration officials, including CIA Director John Ratcliffe.
Gofman’s visit comes amid continuing Israeli efforts to persuade Washington to adopt a tougher military approach toward Tehran and reconsider the possibility of renewed strikes against Iran.
The diplomatic engagement highlights the growing tension between Netanyahu’s reported push for renewed military action and the Trump administration’s apparent reluctance to restart the conflict, particularly as Netanyahu faces mounting domestic political pressure and the possibility of losing power to a government led by Eisenkot.