Trump Pressed Netanyahu to Restrain Lebanon Campaign
President Trump confirmed a Monday phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he sharply criticized Israel's military operations in Lebanon. The exchange was first reported by Axios and later discussed by Trump on a New York Post podcast.
The HillPresident Trump confirmed a tense Monday phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he criticized the Israeli military campaign in Lebanon. The exchange was first reported by Axios, citing two U.S. officials and a third source briefed on the call.
" He also stated, "You're fucking crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. " Axios reported that Trump called Netanyahu "crazy" and accused him of ingratitude during the conversation.
The call centered on Israel's military actions in Lebanon. No further official statements from either government have been released. Trump's confirmation aligns with the earlier Axios reporting on the substance of the exchange.
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