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Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?

Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?

Summary

President Donald Trump strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel’s strikes on Lebanon, calling the attacks “vicious” and questioning Israel’s use of force. Trump also suggested that Syria could handle the militant group Hezbollah with fewer civilian casualties than Israel did.

Key Facts

  • President Trump criticized Israeli strikes on Beirut, Lebanon.
  • He described the strikes as “vicious.”
  • Trump questioned Israel’s approach to using military force in the attacks.
  • He suggested Syria could deal with Hezbollah while causing fewer civilian deaths.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the Israeli leader targeted by Trump’s criticism.
  • The criticism was unusually sharp coming from the U.S. President toward a close ally.
  • The strikes involved conflict related to Hezbollah and regional tensions in Lebanon and Syria.
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