Trump Told Netanyahu He Opposes Israeli Retaliation Against Iran, Sources Say

According to Axios reporting from American officials, President Trump conveyed directly to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu that he does not back an Israeli response to Iran.

Netanyahu responded to the American position by arguing that a failure to retaliate against Iran would prove damaging to Israel, to the United States, and to their mutual agreement.

In a separate development, Trump indicated his disapproval regarding an Israeli military operation targeting Beirut.