Donald Trump says Israel would have been “eviscerated” without US support, according to reports of his remarks. He also discusses his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he tries to keep Netanyahu “a little bit sane.” Trump adds that Netanyahu has “a lot of respect” for him. Separate reporting included expectations from US secret service personnel that Netanyahu could work to prevent or derail peace efforts, suggesting concerns about how Israeli leadership may approach negotiations. The accounts present Trump’s public comments as part of his broader engagement with Israel’s leadership and US-Iran or regional policy discussions, while also highlighting internal US security service views about the likelihood of Netanyahu pursuing actions that could complicate peace processes. Across the sources provided, there is agreement on Trump’s language about US support for Israel and on his characterization of his interactions with Netanyahu, as well as on the mention of US expectations that Netanyahu may undermine peace. The reports do not include further detail on the specific peace plan referenced.