Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump, congratulated him on rescuing downed pilot
- Posted on April 6, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly acknowledged a direct conversation with President Trump regarding a critical military operation involving the rescue of an American service member whose fighter jet was shot down by Iranian forces. Netanyahu's statement highlights the ongoing coordination between Israeli and American leadership on regional security matters and counterterrorism efforts in the Middle East.
Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump, congratulated him on rescuing downed pilot
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he spoke with President Trump about the mission to rescue a U.S. service member whose aircraft was downed by Iranian forces. “I spoke earlier w…
