The CIA no longer believes Israeli intel. Where does that leave Trump’s fragile relationship with Netanyahu?
- Posted on August 13, 2026
- By The Independent
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The CIA no longer believes Israeli intel. Where does that leave Trump’s fragile relationship with Netanyahu?
An extraordinary operation to transport Trump onto a military plane in Ankara in a catering truck was prompted by a warning from Israel of a potential Iranian assassination attempt. But with the CIA saying they had ‘low confidence’ in the intel, experts tell Maira Butt that the relationship between the allies is under increasing strain