05.07.2026 22:21
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that "he knows who his boss is," asserting that there is no rift in their relationship. Netanyahu argued that while he and Trump sometimes have disagreements, they resolve them and share a common goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. "We are not in a state of permanent war," Netanyahu said, recalling that he and Trump signed four peace agreements in the past.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied any "crack" in his relationship with US President Donald Trump, who said about him, "He knows who the boss is."
TRUMP SAID "HE KNOWS WHO THE BOSS IS," NETANYAHU RESPONDED
Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu rejected claims of disagreements with Trump over Iran, stating that the common goal of both countries is to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Netanyahu, asserting that Trump does what is best for the US and he does what is best for Israel, said, "As in every family and close friendship, sometimes there are differences of opinion, and we discuss them openly. We usually resolve them."
Netanyahu claimed there was no "crack" in his relationship with Trump, who had stated about him, "He knows who the boss is."
Arguing that they share the same goals as the US regarding Iran, Netanyahu said, "We want Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program. We want the enriched nuclear material to be removed from the country and nuclear enrichment facilities to be dismantled."
"I RESPECT VANCE, BUT..."
Netanyahu expressed that Trump believes these goals can be achieved through negotiations, and regarding US Vice President JD Vance's comments that "Israel, like many other countries, tries to influence US politics," Netanyahu said he respects Vance but does not agree with everything he says.
Netanyahu, arguing that Israel receives support not only from the US but also from other countries like India, claimed to have "many friends" and that he "stands by his friends."
Netanyahu alleged that some Christian villages in Lebanon "want to be annexed by Israel" to counter Hezbollah.
"WE ARE NOT IN A PERMANENT STATE OF WAR"
When asked how he responds to those who say Israel is in a "permanent state of war," Netanyahu claimed, "We are not in a permanent state of war. President Trump and I have established 4 peace agreements."
Netanyahu argued that with Iran's weakening, more countries want to align with them, and he expects more peace agreements to be signed.