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Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Netanyahu: Rubio couldn’t believe I had to go be cross-examined at my trial; ‘this whole investigation is a joke’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleLazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
As the prosecution begins its cross-examination in his criminal trial, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reveals that he spoke last night with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
He says the two spoke from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m., and that he had to end the call in order to prepare for the trial.
“I told him: ‘Listen, I need to get some things organized for the cross-examination,'” says Netanyahu. “He didn’t believe it and I didn’t believe it either – because in my opinion this whole investigation is a joke.”
The call comes as Israel is concerned that the Trump administration might agree to a nuclear deal with Iran that allows the Islamic Republic to continue some enrichment of uranium on its soil.
The Prime Minister’s Office does not respond to questions about the content of the call.
The Times of Israel Community.