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Netanyahu squeezed between Trump and election year politics
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump had a public disagreement over military actions in Lebanon, with Trump pressuring Netanyahu to abandon planned strikes in Beirut to preserve U.S.-Iran negotiations. Netanyahu faces domestic criticism over ongoing Hezbollah attacks and political fallout after complying with Trump's demands, highlighting his reliance on U.S. support.
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