Trump on Gaza & Iran: CNN Report
Donald Trump urged Benjamin Netanyahu to halt discussion of a potential Iran attack,a move complicating U.S. efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire and negotiate a nuclear deal. This request underscores a growing rift between the U.S. and Israel regarding regional policy and strategic approaches to Iran, where Netanyahu favors military action while the Trump governance leverages diplomacy. With ceasefire talks in Gaza ongoing, and the sixth round of U.S.-Iran talks approaching, the pressure is on. News Directory 3 explores the core divergence on this key issue. Discover what’s next for this complex geopolitical landscape.
Trump Urges Netanyahu to Curb Iran Attack Talk Amid Gaza ceasefire Push
Updated June 12, 2025
Former President Donald Trump, in a recent phone call, reportedly asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from discussing a potential attack on Iran. This request occurred as Washington intensifies efforts to broker a nuclear deal with Iran and seeks a ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting growing tensions between the U.S. and Israel regarding regional policy.
Trump’s appeal to Netanyahu to curtail talk of military action against Iran underscores a divergence in strategy. Netanyahu has long advocated for a military option to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons,telling Trump that Iran is merely stalling during negotiations. The Trump governance, however, is pursuing a deal to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions through diplomacy, even as reports surfaced last month that Israel was preparing for a possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The call also comes amid ongoing efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. Netanyahu convened his top ministers to discuss progress in negotiations aimed at securing a deal that would also bring back hostages held in Gaza.Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar acknowledged “certain progress” in these talks, while cautioning against overstating the advancements.
Hamas has stated it remains open to a ceasefire deal proposed by the U.S., but seeks stronger guarantees against Israeli attacks. Khalil Al-Hayya, a high-ranking Hamas official, said the group submitted amendments to the proposal to ensure greater security.
The differences between the U.S. and israel extend beyond Iran. The Trump administration has bypassed Israel on Middle East trips, reached a ceasefire with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen despite continued missile attacks on Israel, and lifted sanctions on Syria. Furthermore, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike huckabee stated that a two-state solution is no longer a U.S. policy goal.
“Israel is serious in its will to secure a hostage deal. There has recently been certain progress,” Sa’ar told a news conference in Jerusalem, adding that “in light of past experience, I don’t want to overstate it at this point.”
What’s next
The coming days will be crucial as the sixth round of talks between the U.S. and Iran is slated to begin. The success of these talks, coupled with ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Gaza, will likely determine the trajectory of U.S.-Israel relations and the broader stability of the region.