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Israel 'has no maneuver to influence the president right now,' sources quote those close to premier as saying, amid Israeli wariness of emerging deal; PM's Office doesn't comment

Benjamin Netanyahu has told confidants Israel has little room to influence Donald Trump as the US negotiates with Iran. The private assessment underscores Israel's limited role in the talks despite its demands on Lebanon and Iran's nuclear programme.