According to reporting by Axios, former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly contacted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu via phone call, urging the withdrawal of Israeli military forces from Syria and Lebanon. The report indicated that Trump conveyed concerns, citing both American and Israeli officials, that the continued presence of the Israeli army within Syrian territory was escalating regional tensions and increasing the risk of wider conflict.
An American official quoted in the report stated that Trump advised Netanyahu, “They don’t want you there. You must redeploy.” The reported conversation reportedly included a similar directive concerning Lebanon. In response, Netanyahu reportedly argued that Israel maintains a necessity for established security zones along its international borders.
The timing of the call was noted by Axios as occurring a day after Trump met with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the NATO summit in Turkey. The exchange highlights differing views on regional stability and military posture among the involved leaders. The discussion suggests a divergence between the perceived need for de-escalation, as emphasized by Trump, and the stated security requirements of the Israeli government, represented by Netanyahu.
The reports detail the diplomatic pressure exerted by Trump regarding the repositioning of Israeli troops in sensitive border areas.
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