Trump says relationship remains good even as Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump said his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains good, days after Netanyahu rejected Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza. Netanyahu had indicated the rejection was not necessarily the final word on the proposal. The comments suggest the diplomatic relationship is holding despite the disagreement over the plan's terms.
President Donald Trump said his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains good, days after Netanyahu rejected Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza. The comments came as officials continued to assess the fallout from Netanyahu's rejection.
In rejecting the plan, Netanyahu had suggested it was not necessarily the final word, leaving room for talks to continue in a different form. Officials within the Trump administration have characterized the rejection as closer to campaign-style rhetoric than a definitive final position.
Trump emphasized that the personal relationship between the two leaders remains intact regardless of the plan's fate. Analysts say the comments may reflect a strategy to keep diplomatic channels open, though it remains unclear whether the plan will translate into concrete next steps.
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