Netanyahu claims Obama asked him to secretly visit Afghanistan
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, who appeared in court on corruption-related charges, spoke about his disagreements with American officials.
He claimed that former U.S. President Barack Obama had asked him to secretly travel to Afghanistan. Netanyahu said that Obama had suggested he go to Afghanistan to observe firsthand the training of local forces by the Americans.
On Tuesday, December 10, Netanyahu attended a court session in Tel Aviv regarding corruption charges, where he defended himself against the accusations.
He also discussed his differences with U.S. officials, revealing that Obama had proposed that he travel “secretly” to Afghanistan to closely monitor the process of training local forces by the American military. Obama made this suggestion while the U.S. was training Palestinian forces in Samarra and Judea, a plan with which Netanyahu disagreed.
According to Netanyahu, Obama had recommended that Israel take notes on U.S. policies in Afghanistan. Netanyahu, however, predicted that these policies would likely lead to a disaster.
He added, “Obama asked me to make a secret trip to Afghanistan to see how American forces were training local troops.” Netanyahu emphasized that he told Obama, “The moment you leave Afghanistan, these forces will collapse under pressure from Islamist forces, and exactly that is what happened.”
Netanyahu’s comments reflect deep-rooted differences with U.S. foreign policy, particularly concerning the approach to Afghanistan. His criticism highlights his doubts about the effectiveness of U.S. strategies in the region, which he believes led to instability after the U.S. withdrawal.
This incident also underscores the ongoing tensions between Israel and the U.S. on various issues, as Netanyahu continues to navigate complex relationships with international leaders while defending his government’s policies on the global stage.
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