"You're fucking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon
Summary
President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call about Israel’s military actions in Lebanon, telling him he was acting irrationally. Trump expressed concern that Israel’s actions, such as plans to bomb Beirut, could harm Israel’s global reputation and damage ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations.Key Facts
- President Trump called Prime Minister Netanyahu "crazy" and warned him against bombing Beirut.
- Trump accused Netanyahu of being ungrateful, saying he helped prevent Netanyahu’s imprisonment during his corruption trial.
- Israel had been expanding its military operations in southern Lebanon and planned strikes in Beirut but later canceled those plans.
- Trump was angry about the high number of civilian deaths in Lebanon and the destruction caused by Israel’s strikes.
- Netanyahu said Israel would attack Beirut if Hezbollah continued attacks but would keep operating in southern Lebanon.
- The call was one of the tensest between Trump and Netanyahu since Trump returned to office.
- Trump’s anger stemmed from fears that Israel’s actions could ruin negotiations with Iran aimed at ending fighting in Lebanon.
- After the call, Trump said on social media that talks with Iran were moving quickly.
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