Netanyahu Tells Trump: Israel Will Decide When The War Ends, Not Washington

 Netanyahu Tells Trump: Israel Will Decide When The War Ends, Not Washington  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday tha...

 Netanyahu Tells Trump: Israel Will Decide When The War Ends, Not Washington 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday that he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump earlier in the day, and that Trump believes recent joint military achievements against Iran could be leveraged into a diplomatic agreement to end the conflict while protecting Israel's vital interests.

In a video statement released by his office, Netanyahu said: “Earlier today, I spoke with our friend President Trump. President Trump believes there is an opportunity to leverage the tremendous achievements of the Israel Defense Forces and the U.S. military to realize the goals of the war through an agreement, an agreement that will safeguard our vital interests.”

However, Netanyahu made clear that military operations would not pause in the meantime. “At the same time, we are continuing to attack both in Iran and in Lebanon. We are disrupting their missile program and their sensitive nuclear program, and we continue to strike Hezbollah hard,” he said.

The Israeli leader also confirmed that Israel had recently assassinated two more Iranian nuclear scientists. “Just days ago, we eliminated two more nuclear scientists, and we are not done yet. We will safeguard our vital interests no matter what,” Netanyahu added.

The remarks come amid reports of ongoing U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and renewed fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon, even as President Trump has publicly spoken of “very good and productive” talks with Iran aimed at resolving hostilities in the Middle East. Trump recently announced a short delay in planned further strikes on Iranian infrastructure to allow negotiations to proceed.

Netanyahu’s statement appears to balance cautious support for Trump’s diplomatic overtures with a firm commitment to maintaining military pressure. Israeli officials have long argued that only sustained strikes can prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear and missile capabilities, while also weakening its proxy Hezbollah.

The latest assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists fit into Israel’s long-standing campaign of targeted operations against Iran’s nuclear program. No immediate confirmation or details of the killings were provided by Iranian authorities in response to Netanyahu’s claim.

The situation remains fluid, with both sides exchanging missile fire in recent days and the broader regional conflict showing no immediate signs of de-escalation despite the reported U.S.-Iran contacts.

This development highlights the complex interplay between military action and diplomacy in the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran confrontation. Netanyahu’s message underscores Israel’s position: any potential agreement must fully address its security concerns, or operations will continue unabated.

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