Netanyahu Denies Trump Ordered Him to Avoid Striking Hezbollah Tunnels

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied reports suggesting that US President Donald Trump asked him to refrain from attacking Hezbollah tunnels located in southern Lebanon.

During an Israeli government session, Netanyahu told Yedioth Ahronoth, "I heard what was said in the media that President Trump requested not to take action against the terrorist tunnels in Lebanon. This is a myth and false news. He did not tell me anything about this, and I did not ask him either. We operate according to our own considerations."

Regarding the reconstruction of Gaza, Netanyahu stated that "rebuilding Gaza will not proceed without dismantling the military infrastructure and disarming the sector," responding to reports that the Peace Council intends to continue reconstruction in areas under Israeli military control even without disarming Hamas.