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Prime Minister Netanyahu Denies Phone Call with US Republican
Denial from Both Sides
On Thursday, August 15, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office refuted a report by Axios claiming he had spoken to a former US Republican president.
Both Netanyahu's office and former President Trump independently denied the report.
Original Report by Axios
Axios initially reported that Trump and Netanyahu had spoken over the phone on Wednesday, August 14.
The conversation reportedly centered around the Gaza hostage and ceasefire.
US Secretary of State's Involvement
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Prime Minister Netanyahu had agreed to an American bridging proposal.
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