Netanyahu breaks silence on Trump deal: ‘We often agree, often disagree’ – Sky News Australia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given  his first statement on Israeli television, nearly 21 hours after President Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his first statement on Israeli television Monday, nearly 21 hours after President Donald Trump announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States and Iran.
Addressing the new agreement, Netanyahu clarified that it was made by Triump before stating that the president believes that it can achieve both the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and dismantle Tehran’s nuclear program.
“I said that this is his decision. I repeat, this is his decision. He is leading it, and of course, I have expressed my views in various conversations.” he said
Netanyahu also acknowledged differences between himself and Trump, saying that very often they see eye to eye, and there are also cases where they see things less eye-to-eye.
“This is a relationship between partners who have known each other for a long time,” he said.
“As I said, we often agree, and we often disagree. That happens in the best of families.”
“I can tell you that I set certain parameters for our activities, and we act accordingly,” he added.
Netanyahu stressed that his primary responsibility remains Israel’s security.
“I am responsible for Israel’s security interests. I stand by them, and I want to tell you how one stands by them,” he said.
More broadly, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s security challenges were ongoing and that the country would continue to be strong and determined to defend ourselves for as long as necessary.
He said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would remain in the security zone for as long as necessary to protect the country.
Fox News’ Yonat Friling contributed to this report.
Originally published as Benjamin Netanyahu breaks silence on Trump deal: ‘We often agree, often disagree’
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