‘Sometimes, lovers have a spat’: 'Israeli' envoy on Trump, Netanyahu relationship

'Israel’s' ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, brushed aside reports of friction between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying “sometimes lovers have a spat” and describing their relationship as a deep friendship spanning four decades.

Speaking to Fox News, Leiter said Netanyahu agreed to lower the temperature on military action against Iran at Trump’s request, while stressing that the US president understands 'Israel’s' position that it cannot absorb ballistic missile attacks without responding.

He added that cooperation between Washington and Tel Aviv remains close, with “tremendous understanding” between the two allies.