Exclusive: Trump says Netanyahu "knows who the boss is" ahead of possible WH visit

According to Axios, President Trump said Saturday that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu requested a White House meeting, likely next week after Trump returns from the NATO summit. Trump told Axios they get along well, but pointedly added that Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is.' This would be their first meeting since February, when Netanyahu presented plans for a joint military campaign against Iran. However, their relationship has since strained—Trump has pressed Netanyahu to restrain military operations in Lebanon and signed a nuclear agreement with Iran despite Netanyahu's objections. An Israeli official said the meeting might actually occur the week after the NATO summit, given Trump's schedule. The timing is significant for Netanyahu, who is trailing in polls ahead of Israel's October elections.

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