Politics & Diplomacy
Lieberman accuses Trump of controlling Israel through Netanyahu puppet
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Avigdor Lieberman, leader of the Israel Beiteinu party, accused U.S. President Donald Trump of managing Israel through Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whom he described as a "puppet in his hand," Shehab Wire reported. Lieberman characterized Trump as finding comfort in wielding control over Israeli policy via Netanyahu.
The remarks reflect tensions within Israeli political circles over the relationship between Trump and Netanyahu's government.
