Cyprus Times

Trump-Netanyahu Meeting: How Turkey 'Gained Ground'

Published December 30, 2025, 07:12
Trump-Netanyahu Meeting: How Turkey 'Gained Ground'

The meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu was characterized by mutual praise and reaffirmation of the “special relationship” between the US and Israel. Despite the harmonious public image, disagreements regarding Gaza and the “day after” remain. Trump left options open regarding Iran, while Turkey appears to be gaining ground as a negotiator in regional issues. The meeting focused more on maintaining the image than on solving specific problems.