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PM’s office says Netanyahu spoke with Trump after Hezbollah drone attack on his home
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter
Benjamin Netanyahu and GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke today after a Hezbollah drone targeted the premier’s home, the Prime Minister’s Office tells The Times of Israel.
Netanyahu also speaks with US House Speaker Mike Johnson.
“I told him America stands strong with Israel and reiterated our ongoing commitment to help counter Iran and its terrorist proxies,” says Johnson on X.