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Trump says Netanyahu 'knows who the boss is,' as leaders discuss possible White House visit

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump stated he has a good relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding Netanyahu "knows who the boss is."
  • The leaders are hinting at a potential meeting soon, possibly a week after the NATO meeting on July 7-8.
  • Netanyahu congratulated Trump on the U.S. independence anniversary, calling the U.S. a "guarantor of global freedom."

U.S. President Donald Trump described his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as strong, asserting in a telephonic interview with Axios that Netanyahu "knows who the boss is." The statement comes amid discussions about a potential future meeting between the two leaders.

Sources suggest a meeting could occur as early as a week following the NATO summit scheduled for July 7 and 8 in Turkey. This follows a congratulatory call from Netanyahu to Trump on Friday, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence. During the call, the Prime Minister's Office stated Netanyahu referred to the U.S. as a "guarantor of global freedom" and emphasized Israel's appreciation for the close bilateral ties.

We get along very good. [Netanyahu] knows who the boss is.

— Donald TrumpSpeaking in a telephonic interview with Axios about his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump and Netanyahu last met on February 11, 2026. Their discussions later that month reportedly focused on joint responses should negotiations with Iran fail, including targeting Iran's ballistic missile stockpile. The leaders have agreed to meet again soon in the United States, signaling continued close coordination on regional security matters.

The United States is a guarantor of global freedom.

— Benjamin NetanyahuCongratulating U.S. President Donald Trump on the country's 250th independence anniversary, according to the Prime Minister's Office.
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