Trump and Netanyahu: Public Praise Masks Private Tensions
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly praised one another after a meeting in Florida. They showed no signs of their known disagreements.
The leaders did not mention their growing strains over the war in Gaza. They also avoided public comment on other divisive issues, like policy toward Syria.
The warm public display highlights a strategic choice. Both leaders focused on their long-standing alliance and shared political interests ahead of their current challenges.