Donald Trump reiterated his support for Israel in a recent post on Truth Social, following reports of Benjamin Netanyahu’s concerns over an earlier comment made by the former US president. Trump emphasized Israel’s importance as a key ally of the United States and criticized European nations for not participating in the conflict with Iran.
According to sources, Netanyahu was taken aback by Trump’s statement that Israel was not permitted to conduct air strikes in Lebanon. Trump’s message on Friday explicitly stated that Israel would no longer bomb Lebanon as per US instructions, leading to Netanyahu’s apparent shock and alarm upon learning about it.
In a subsequent message, Trump expressed unwavering support for Israel, praising their courage, loyalty, and intelligence in being a dependable ally to the United States. This statement came amidst the reopening of the strait to commercial vessels following a truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, leading to a decline in oil prices.
Despite the truce, Trump affirmed the US blockade of Iran’s ports until a satisfactory deal is reached between Tehran and the United States. US forces have enforced the blockade by sending back 23 ships to Iran since it began earlier in the week, as confirmed by the US Central Command.
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