Israel’s Consul General Ofir Akunis strongly defended Donald Trump over strikes on Iran, rejecting claims that Benjamin Netanyahu pressured Washington into war. In a heated interview, Akunis said the decision was entirely American, driven by concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and missile program. He criticized NATO allies for failing to back Israel and the United States, comparing Europe’s stance to the appeasement of Adolf Hitler in the 1930s. Citing George W. Bush, he warned neutrality enables Iran, while suggesting Lebanon could join the Abraham Accords without Hezbollah.