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Netanyahu and Trump are at odds over the war they started together
Netanyahu and Trump, who initially aligned in the war against Iran, now have conflicting goals. Trump seeks to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Netanyahu aims to continue the campaign against Iran and Hezbollah to secure political gains ahead of elections.
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