Trump-Netanyahu Relationship Shows Signs of Strain Amid Middle East Tensions

The rift in the relationship between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now clearly visible after the resumption of the war in the Middle East. After trying for two weeks, Netanyahu was not given time to meet Trump in the White House. After this, Netanyahu canceled his visit to the US next week. Since Trump became president again a year and a half ago, Netanyahu has come to the Oval Office six times, which is more than any other leader in the world. Each of these meetings was fixed within a few hours or days. This time, Netanyahu was trying to get an appointment for more than two weeks, but he was not allowed. Trump told Axios earlier this month that Netanyahu called him to congratulate him on the 250th Independence Day and expressed his desire to meet him in the White House. Trump said at that time that after returning from the NATO summit in Ankara, leaders like Trump and Graham have not returned from the Senate summit.