Reports of tension in phone call between Netanyahu and Donald Trump
[79984] Reports of tension in phone call between Netanyahu and Donald Trump
A series of reports in the Arab media point to a tense phone call between Prime Minister Netanyahu and former President Trump, which included an attempt to receive approval to operate in Beirut.
Reports of tension in phone call between Netanyahu and Trump
According to widespread reports in Arab media outlets citing Israel's Channel 12, a lengthy phone call took place yesterday, June 1, 2026, between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former President Donald Trump. The conversation, which according to Channel 12 lasted over an hour, was the focus of a series of publications on regional Telegram channels.
In reports that appeared on the channel واحد العراق, it was claimed that Netanyahu tried during the conversation to receive a "green light from Trump to attack Beirut." The media outlets, which are characterized by a position aligned with the Axis of Resistance, emphasized the Israeli attempt to harness Trump's support for a military move in Lebanon.
At the same time, Axios reported, as quoted by واحد العراق, that it described the conversation as "one of the worst" that Trump has held with an Israeli prime minister since his return to public life. This claim resonated on other channels such as قناة الجزيرة and شبكة القدس الإخبارية, which broadcast the news of the conversation as a major current event.
The reports reflect a narrative of growing tension at the highest levels, focusing on Israeli readiness for escalation in Lebanon and the apparent political difficulty in coordination with the American administration or key figures within it. The news was widely distributed across dozens of Arab channels, including أخبار غزة الأن│Warlife, وكالة شهاب, and اخبار اليمن العاجلة, all relying on the initial reports from Channel 12.