Axios, citing an Israeli and a U.S. source, reported that Trump held a candid Saturday call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about U.S.-Iran talks and when to rapidly resume combat. The Israeli source said Netanyahu urged Trump to strike Iran immediately after Tuesday’s midterm elections; Trump favors letting negotiations continue, a stance that has worried Netanyahu. The Israeli source called the tone of the call “tough”; the U.S. source described it as “direct.” The White House and the Is

2026-11-02

Axios, citing an Israeli and a U.S. source, reported that Trump held a candid Saturday call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about U.S.-Iran talks and when to rapidly resume combat. The Israeli source said Netanyahu urged Trump to strike Iran immediately after Tuesday’s midterm elections; Trump favors letting negotiations continue, a stance that has worried Netanyahu. The Israeli source called the tone of the call “tough”; the U.S. source described it as “direct.” The White House and the Israeli prime minister’s office declined to comment.