Trump Criticizes Netanyahu Over Israeli Strikes in Lebanon During Heated Call
'You'd be in prison if not for me': Trump blasts Netanyahu over Israeli strikes on Lebanon, tells Bibi 'everyone hates him'

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US President Donald Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call, blaming him for global hostility towards Israel due to military actions in Lebanon. Trump expressed frustration over Israel's military response to Hezbollah and warned Netanyahu of his declining popularity, stating, 'everybody hates you now.'
- 01Trump reportedly shouted at Netanyahu, saying, 'What the f*** are you doing?' during the call.
- 02He accused Netanyahu of being 'crazy' and claimed he was saving him from prison.
- 03Trump criticized Israel's military tactics, particularly the destruction of buildings to target individual Hezbollah leaders.
- 04Despite the confrontation, Netanyahu's office maintained that Israel's stance had not changed.
- 05Trump later posted on Truth Social that he urged Netanyahu against a major raid in Beirut.
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During a tense phone call on Monday, US President Donald Trump expressed his anger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Israel's military actions in Lebanon. Trump held Netanyahu accountable for the global animosity towards Israel, stating, 'everybody hates you now.' His frustration peaked as he criticized what he deemed a disproportionate military response to Hezbollah attacks, including the destruction of entire buildings to eliminate single targets. Trump reportedly shouted at Netanyahu, questioning his actions and implying that he would be in prison without Trump's support. Despite this heated exchange, Netanyahu's office asserted that Israel's position remained unchanged. Following the call, Trump took to Truth Social to discuss the conversation, claiming he had influenced Netanyahu to avoid a major military operation in Beirut. He also noted that diplomatic efforts with Iran were ongoing despite the tensions arising from the situation in Lebanon.
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The exchange between Trump and Netanyahu may influence US-Israel relations and regional stability amidst ongoing tensions with Hezbollah and Iran.
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