Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that he had a difficult conversation with US President Donald Trump earlier this week but dismissed suggestions of a serious fallout between the two leaders. He said they continue to agree on the most important issues despite occasional disagreements.

Netanyahu's remarks came after Trump confirmed reports that he had called the Israeli leader “crazy” during a phone conversation on Monday. Trump said he was “perturbed” by Netanyahu’s handling of the ongoing conflict but insisted that their overall relationship remains strong.

Netanyahu Refuses To Discuss Call Details

Speaking about the exchange, Netanyahu declined to reveal specific details of his conversation with Trump. “I’m not going to get into details of our conversations,” CNBC quoted Netanyahu as saying.

The Israeli leader stressed that he and Trump have spoken many times over the years and have always managed to resolve differences.

“We’ve had thousands, well, a lot of them,” he said. “And if you think this is a crisis, you should be in some other conversations. But we’ve always found a way,” said Netanyahu.

Leaders Remain Aligned On Major Issues

Netanyahu said he and Trump continue to share common goals, especially when it comes to Iran and regional security. He emphasized that both leaders want to prevent Iran from becoming a threat to Israel, the wider West Asia region and the international community.

“This has been a great relationship because he’s been the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House,” said the Israeli Prime Minister.

According to Netanyahu, differences between the two leaders are mostly tactical rather than strategic. “We have common goals. Sometimes we have, as in the best of families, you have these tactical disagreements,” said Netanyahu. He added that both sides usually resolve their differences quickly.

“We always find a way to work them out. And we do so as great friends. We can disagree in the morning, and by the afternoon, we have common actions. He respects me. I respect him. We always find a way to work out our differences,” he added.

Netanyahu Addresses Trump's Support In Legal Case

Netanyahu also responded to reports that Trump had told him he would “be in prison if it weren’t for me.”

While avoiding the details of the conversation, Netanyahu highlighted Trump's public support regarding his ongoing corruption trial.

“I’m not going to get into the details, but he’s been very vocal about the absurdity of this fake trial that I’m going through,” Netanyahu was quoted as saying.

Trump has repeatedly urged Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Netanyahu. However, reports suggest Herzog informed the prime minister that he does not currently have the authority to grant such a pardon and instead encouraged discussions on a possible plea agreement.

Trump And Netanyahu United On Hezbollah

Netanyahu also addressed the issue that reportedly triggered the disagreement with Trump. He said both leaders remain united on the need to disarm Hezbollah, which they view as essential for long-term peace between Israel and Lebanon.

“Hezbollah is an Iranian proxy that puts all the citizens of Lebanon at gunpoint and uses Lebanon as a platform to launch terror missiles into our cities, to launch killer drones against our civilians,” he told CNBC.

Netanyahu argued that removing Hezbollah's military capabilities would help create conditions for peace in the region.

“And so if we want to save Lebanon, if we want to get a Lebanese-Israeli peace, as I do, we have to disarm Hezbollah and we have to demilitarise Lebanon,” he added.

He said Trump shares the same objective. “And I know that this is a goal that the president and I share, and that’s what we have to do,” he said.

Netanyahu Warns Iran After Kuwait Attack

Netanyahu also commented on reports of Iranian attacks on Kuwait that allegedly killed one person and injured several others. He accused Tehran of escalating tensions and warned that Iran should take Trump's warnings seriously.

“Iran surely knows what the president has said, that if necessary, there’ll be a full-scale return to military action,” Netanyahu said. He added that both Israel and the United States remain prepared if the situation worsens.

“You know, it’s the president’s decision. Israel is ready, and the US forces are ready,” he said. Netanyahu concluded by warning that Iran was taking significant risks.

“I think Iran should take that into account. I think they are taking it into account, but they’re playing with fire, that’s clear.”