"Congratulations, President Trump. All Israelis rejoice in the incredible rescue of a brave American pilot by America's dauntless warriors,” Netanyahu said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was not surprised at the last minute by US President Donald Trump's ceasefire with Iran during a Wednesday press conference. "The temporary ceasefire came in coordination with Israel;

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump just before a strike on Iran. Netanyahu argued for an attack to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. New intelligence suggested a meeting of Iranian leaders was imminent.

FILE PHOTO: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with U.S. President Donald Trump (not pictured) after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 29, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's diverging language on Israel's decision to attack a critical Iranian gas field marks the most notable difference of opinion between the two leaders since the start ...

US President Donald Trump called a 45-day ceasefire proposal a “significant step” but “not good enough.” Iran also rejected the proposal and called for a permanent end to the war, according to Iranian state-run media.

Less than 48 hours before the U.-Israeli strike on Iran began, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone to President Donald Trump about the reasons