Trump: 'Can't blame' Israel for hitting back after Iranian missile attacks

(JNS) — Israel “hit back” after Iran targeted it with missiles, U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized early on Tuesday, saying that he “can’t blame” Jerusalem for retaliating against the Islamic Republic.

Trump told reporters after attending the NBA Finals in New York City that he had a “very good conversation” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the latest flare-up in hostilities.

“He hit back, and I can’t blame him for that,” said the president. “Now they’ve called it quits, so they’re going to just leave each other alone for another week or something.”

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