Trump Says He Discussed Possible Mutual Defense Treaty With Israeli Prime Minister Ahead of Their Elections

Trump Says He Discussed Possible Mutual Defense Treaty With Israeli Prime Minister Ahead of Their Elections
President Trump and Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands in the Oval Office of the White House on March 25, 2019. Michael Reynolds - Pool/Getty Images
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President Donald Trump said on Sept. 14 he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about a possible “mutual defense treaty” between the United States and Israel.

“I had a call today with Prime Minister Netanyahu to discuss the possibility of moving forward with a Mutual Defense Treaty, between the United States and Israel, that would further anchor the tremendous alliance between our two countries,” Trump wrote.