Former U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, July 9, 2026, according to a report by the news outlet Axios. During the call, both leaders agreed to maintain close coordination between their countries across multiple regional fronts.
Axios cited unnamed American and Israeli officials in reporting that Trump urged Netanyahu to withdraw Israeli military forces from Lebanon and Syria. The report does not specify the rationale behind the request or whether Netanyahu responded publicly or indicated any intention to comply.