‘Without me, there would be no Israel,’ claims Trump as he seeks to finalise a peace deal with Iran
Following the recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump slammed Netanyahu and claimed credit for Tel Aviv's existence.Mint ImageAs the United States and Iran appear to be finalising a deal to end the war that will reportedly bring stability and peace in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump's ties with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem to be worsening. Following the recent Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Trump slammed Netanyahu and claimed credit for Tel Aviv's existence."Without me, there would be no Israel," Trump said as he unloaded on Netanyahu with rhetoric that no other American leader has dared to use publicly. The US President has also described the Israeli PM as "crazy."The tension comes as Trump slammed recent attacks in Lebanon, which threatened to jeopardise negotiations between Washington and Tehran. He has been pushing for a deal with the Islamic Republic as he faces growing political backlash at home, where the war is unpopular and has driven up gasoline prices.This is a developing story. More details awaited.About the AuthorSwati GandhiSwati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership.<br><br>
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