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Israeli lawmaker retracts criticism of US President regarding Iran conflict

Apr 13, 2026 09:00 AM CT Jerusalem, Israel Israel,United States,Internal Politics,Diplomatic Relations,Iran Conflict

Summary

Israeli MK Zvika Fogel apologized and deleted a social media post criticizing President Trump's stance on the Iran war, following a directive from Prime Minister Netanyahu for lawmakers to exercise caution in their rhetoric. This incident highlights internal political friction within the Israeli coalition regarding the management of the conflict and the necessity of maintaining alignment with US diplomatic positions.

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After telling US president 'don't quack,' Otzma Yehudit's Zvika Fogel says he did not intend to 'show any disrespect'; Netanyahu said to tell MKs to 'choose your words carefully' The post Israeli lawmaker apologizes, deletes post criticizing Trump over Iran war appeared first on The Times of Isra...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed lawmakers to choose words carefully to avoid diplomatic friction.

United States NEUTRAL

President Trump was the subject of criticism by an Israeli lawmaker, prompting a retraction.

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STANDARD Netanyahu endorses US blockade of Strait of Hormuz and nuclear restrictions on Iran

"The Israeli lawmaker's retraction of criticism regarding the US stance on Iran was a direct result of Prime Minister Netanyahu's endorsement of the US blockade and nuclear restrictions (Event 1). The summary explicitly states the apology followed a directive from Netanyahu to align with US diplomatic positions, which were solidified by the endorsement in Event 1."