Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu found himself in a tense exchange during a recent interview with CBS' Margaret Brennan, where he was confronted about the "growing distrust" of him within the U.S. government. The interview highlighted concerns within the U.S. Congress and the Biden White House about Israel's tactics and Netanyahu's leadership, particularly regarding negotiations with Hamas for a new hostage deal.

Brennan directly addressed Netanyahu, expressing the increasing lack of confidence in him from key U.S. officials. She questioned whether it was worth reconsidering his strategy, to which Netanyahu defended Israel's decisions, emphasizing the shared goal of destroying Hamas and releasing the hostages with the U.S. However, Brennan raised specific criticisms, including the lack of an articulated endgame in Israel's approach.

The prime minister pushed back at the claims of distrust, highlighting the confidence he enjoys from the Israeli public despite recent protests in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu emphasized that disagreements on tactics should not overshadow the shared objectives between Israel and the U.S.

The interview underscored the challenges Netanyahu faces in managing diplomatic relations with the U.S. government amidst calls for reassessment and transparency in Israel's approach to dealing with Hamas.