Netanyahu reportedly not given heads-up about Trump’s announcement, was caught off guard

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to US President Donald Trump on February 28, 2026 (GPO/ Avi Ohayon)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to US President Donald Trump on February 28, 2026 (GPO/ Avi Ohayon)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not given a heads-up before US President Donald Trump called off further strikes against Iran and said a deal could soon be signed, with the announcement catching him off guard, the Axios news site reports, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.

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