President Donald Trump said he has to keep Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "a little bit sane," offering a rare public jab at one of Washington's closest allies while insisting that the two leaders still maintain a good relationship. The remarks came amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following months of fighting involving Israel, Hezbollah and Iran.
Trump made the comments while discussing U.S. support for Israel and the fragile truce that followed the recent conflict with Iran. He argued that American military backing had been essential to Israel's security and stressed Washington's leverage over its ally.
