Netanyahu said calling Trump ‘every day’ to push him to resume Iran war

US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Trump listens to a question from a reporter at the end of a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, on December 2025
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly been calling US President Donald Trump every day, urging him to launch a renewed military offensive against Iran, The Times of Israel reports.

“Netanyahu calls him every day [to urge him to resume the war]. Those who don’t want a war within the White House and outside have been trying to combat that,” a person briefed on the discussions is quoted as saying by Financial Times.

“The regional leaders are telling him not to escalate and prioritize negotiations,” the person adds.

Trump appeared to reference those views from Gulf allies in a readout from his Monday meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who has been trying to mediate a diplomatic end to the conflict between the US and Iran.

“Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and others would prefer the status quo,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post explaining his current preference of maintaining an economic blockade of Iran rather than launching another military offensive.

Financial Times says Arab and Muslim leaders have been alarmed by Netanyahu’s constant lobbying for Trump to resume combat operations.

Another source described as a person familiar with the situation in Israel tells the British outlet that Netanyahu wants a resumption of military action against Iran, while insisting that there is not currently a “push” to persuade Trump on the matter.

...The fate of the Prime Minister himself depends on the agreements on the coalition government and the continuation of Israel’s war against Iran.

Without these conditions Netanyahu could likely lose his position as head of the cabinet — a role that grants him immunity — and could even face trial. Any legal proceedings against Netanyahu are deferred as long as Bibi remains in power.

 Thus in addition to the urgent need to form a coalition  government he has a vital interest in dragging Trump into yet another military adventure.

That’s why one might expect any provocative actions from Israel even before a new government takes office following the recent elections.

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