Netanyahu’s Office: No Denial of Tense Trump Call, but Rejects Claims of Personal Insults
A senior official in the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed that a tense phone call took place between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, but denied reports claiming personal insults or remarks about imprisonment.
The official stressed that while the conversation was indeed heated, it remained focused on disagreements over public messaging and social media posts following their recent discussions.
According to the source, both leaders expressed frustration over how their earlier statements were being presented publicly, with each side arguing that the other’s messaging created confusion internationally regarding ceasefire status and potential military escalation.
Timeline of calls:
19:00 – First Netanyahu–Trump phone call
19:40 – Trump announces a ceasefire
22:00 – Netanyahu posts: if Israeli cities or citizens are attacked, Israel will respond in Beirut
23:44 – Second, more tense Netanyahu–Trump call
During the second call, Trump reportedly objected that Netanyahu’s post implied continued escalation in Beirut despite his earlier ceasefire announcement. Netanyahu, meanwhile, argued that Trump’s message suggested Israel had halted operations across all fronts, which he said was not accurate.
The official added that Trump acknowledged during the discussion that Israel faces significant challenges in shaping its international messaging and that this contributes to growing hostility toward the country.
Despite the tension, the Prime Minister’s Office clarified that reports of Trump telling Netanyahu he would “already be in jail” or making similar personal remarks are false.
The call reportedly ended without a breakdown in communication, but with continued friction over messaging strategy and how each leader’s statements were
interpreted globally.
