[80029] The Storm Over the Phone Call Between Trump and Netanyahu: Sharp Criticism of the Fighting in Lebanon

Political Storm: Trump Criticizes Netanyahu's Conduct in Lebanon

American sources cited by Axios report a stormy and unusual phone call that took place on Monday between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the reports, Trump sharply attacked Netanyahu following the decision to expand military activity in Lebanon and the strikes in the suburbs of Beirut, claiming that these actions endanger US diplomatic contacts with Iran.

According to the reports, President Trump did not hide his anger and told Netanyahu: "You are, damn it, crazy. If it weren't for me, you'd be in prison. I'm saving your ass. Now everyone hates you. Everyone hates Israel because of this." Other sources, including the SOLOVIEV channel, noted that this is one of the toughest conversations between the two since Trump's return to the White House.

Against this backdrop, Trump announced that after the conversation, the parties agreed on a ceasefire, whereby Israel would refrain from strikes in Beirut and Hezbollah would cease launches toward Israel. However, in channels such as Mignews.com and Aladinhabar, it was reported that in practice the exchanges of fire are continuing, and that figures in Hezbollah and the Lebanese government have presented more complex positions regarding the cessation of hostilities.

At the same time, Iranian and anti-Israeli figures, such as ParsToday Russian, used the tension to accuse Israel of "aggression" and violating sovereignty, while in Israeli media channels such as IntelliNews, it was emphasized that the IDF continues to operate to thwart specific threats in Lebanon and Gaza. The IDF Spokesperson noted that military forces are deployed on the ground and are continuing defensive and offensive operations according to operational necessity.