Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday dismissed speculation of a rift in his relationship with the United States Government following President Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf region that included no Israel.
President Trump made visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), resulting in a series of major business deals but sparked widespread media comments indicating Israel, Washington's closest ally in the region, was not included.
The visit follows President Trump's decision to end the US bombing campaign against the Houthis in Yemen, as the Iran-backed group continues to fire missiles at Israel, as well as seek nuclear negotiations with Iran.
PM Netanyahu, who previously gave no public comment on the matter, told reporters at a news conference he had spoken to President Trump about 10 days ago and the president had told him: "'Aunt, I want you to know, I have a full commitment to you and I have a full commitment to the country of Israel,'" quoted from Reuters on May 22.
Amid increasing international pressure on Israel, President Trump urged a speedy end to the war in Gaza, speaking of the suffering of civilians in the trapped enclave, where an 11-week blockade of Israeli aid has created a deep humanitarian crisis.
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In a separate conversation a few days ago, PM Netanyahu said US Vice President JD Vance had told him: "Don't worry about all these fake news about our broken relationship".
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