Trump criticized recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon, while expert Aaron David Miller advised on Middle East issues during talks.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary and is now facing political challenges, including criticism from Donald Trump and discussions about potential support from Barack Obama.Sun 23:57
  • Trump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Sun 23:56
• Benjamin Netanyahu →

  Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)

  • Shin Bet investigated links between Qatar and Netanyahu's aides, while Netanyahu's political language was noted to resemble Donald Trump's.Sun 23:11
  • Political figures, including Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, are pressuring Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the intensified military action against Hezbollah and the challenges to US-Iran peace efforts.Sun 21:21
• Aaron David Miller →

  American diplomat

  Nothing else this week.

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