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Netanyahu: Trump is a great friend, but I know how to stand my ground

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Netanyahu: Trump is a great friend, but I know how to stand my ground

While praising US President Donald Trump for his partnership against Iran, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares that he knows how to stand up against Israel's closest allies when he must.

"I have great appreciation for President Trump,"

"He is a great friend of ours in the White House."

"I greatly appreciate the historic partnership with the United States against Iran's attempts to acquire nuclear weapons."

"And I want to emphasize again: With an agreement or without an agreement, as long as I am prime minister, Iran will not have nuclear weapons."

"Unlike all those who preach to us, we are doing what needs to be done for Israel's security, and we can and know how to stand our ground even against our very best friends when necessary."

"I want to make it clear: in recent days, Israel has acted forcefully in Lebanon, eliminating terrorists, including in the Ali al-Taher ridge."

"the security of all Israel's citizens is not up for negotiation"

"We stand firm on these interests."

"We are not doing this in advertising agencies."

"We are doing it for real, on the ground."