Trump says in sync with Netanyahu despite Lebanon differences

U.S. President Donald Trump asserted that he and Israeli Prime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are aligned, even as disagreements persist regarding Israel's military offensive in Lebanon. The comments came approximately 100 days into the war against Iran.

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We've been great comrades. We did a very, very important job with a certain country that was nothing but a problem for 47 years. I disagree with him on a couple of things.

In an interview broadcast Sunday on NBC, Trump described his relationship with Netanyahu as strong. "We've been great comrades. We did a very, very important job with a certain country that was nothing but a problem for 47 years. I disagree with him on a couple of things," the U.S. president stated.

When questioned about the nature of their differences, Trump specified that he would prefer a more "surgical" attack against Hezbollah in Lebanon. These remarks follow Trump's admission the previous week that he was "disturbed" by Israel's military operations in Lebanon, a situation occurring while the White House is actively pursuing a peace agreement with Iran.

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I would like to see a more surgical attack against Hezbollah.

Trump also commented on Iran, saying the country has "no other option" but to negotiate with Washington. However, he noted that Iran has not yet accepted a deal to end the war, attributing this to its leaders being "strong" and "proud."

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Iran has no other option but to negotiate with Washington.