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2026-04-10 09:01:45
[US-Israel Divide Emerges: Netanyahu Insists on Expanding the Conflict, Trump's "Ceasefire" Plan Hits a Snag] 1. Trump's decision to wage war against Iran satisfied years of lobbying by Netanyahu. But as Trump tries to extricate himself from the conflict, the rift between him and his close ally could put him in a difficult position. Hours after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire, Netanyahu challenged the terms of the agreement, launching the largest offensive since the invasion of Lebanon, resulting in hundreds of deaths. 2. According to sources, Netanyahu is firmly opposed to restarting diplomacy to end a full-blown conflict with Iran. Shortly before Tuesday's agreement was announced, Trump informed Netanyahu that Lebanon would also be included in the terms of the agreement. Despite Trump's public downplaying of the differences, cracks have appeared in the alliance. 3. A former advisor to the Israeli government stated that the war was initially Israel's idea, but the situation has developed beyond its control. Trump claimed his phone call prompted Netanyahu to agree to scale back operations, but on Thursday the Israeli leader vowed to continue fighting in Lebanon.
