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Saturday, May 3, 2025
PM’s office denies report Netanyahu had ‘intensive contact’ with Waltz over Iran
The Prime Minister’s Office denies a Washington Post report released earlier today that claimed Benjamin Netanyahu had “intensive contact” with former US national security adviser Mike Waltz on possible military options against Iran’s nuclear program ahead of a meeting with President Donald Trump in February.
“PM Netanyahu had a warm meeting with Mike Waltz and Steve Witkoff at Blair House in February prior to the Prime Minister’s meeting with President Trump at the White House,” the PMO says.
“Mike Waltz also joined VP JD Vance in a meeting with the PM before leaving Washington. Since then, the PM, the former National Security Advisor and Steve Witkoff had one phone conversation that did not deal with Iran. We congratulate Mr. Waltz on his important appointment to the UN.”
The Times of Israel Community.