President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did speak after all. They did so over the phone this evening according to
JTA.
"The two leaders discussed the threat posed by Iran’s nuclear
program, and our close cooperation on Iran and other security issues,"
said a statement issued Tuesday night by the White House. "President
Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu reaffirmed that they are united in
their determination to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and
agreed to continue their close consultations going forward."
The statement comes amid more frequent reports of tensions between
the two governments, with Netanyahu demanding from Obama clearer red
lines that could trigger military action against Iran, and the Obama
administration refusing to outline these.
Apparently, Netanyahu never requested a meeting in Washington.
"Contrary to reports in the press, there was never a request for Prime
Minister Netanyahu to meet with President Obama in Washington, nor was a
request for a meeting ever denied," it said.
I don't know if it's a case of he said-he said but the two leaders did speak.
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