Trump Urges Netanyahu Against Escalation in Lebanon During Call

President Trump spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday and criticized him for escalating military operations in Lebanon and for harming peace talks with Iran. U.S. official summarized the president's remarks as: "You're fucking crazy.

You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. " The Hill reported that Trump took Netanyahu to task over the military campaign in Lebanon. Axios said the call occurred earlier on Monday.

The sources described the tone as heated. U.S. policy toward Israel was reported. No official statements from either government were released immediately after the call.