Trump and Netanyahu Speak by Phone After Israeli Strikes on Beirut, Discuss Iran Talks and Lebanon Operations
President Trump discussed peace negotiations with Iran and Israeli operations in Lebanon during a call placed on the same day as strikes on Beirut. Axios reported the exchange grew heated.
thehindu.comPresident Trump spoke by phone with Israeli officials after strikes hit Beirut earlier today. The call addressed peace negotiations involving Iran and Israeli operations in Lebanon. Axios reported that the discussion grew heated as the two sides reviewed recent developments.
Axios reported that Trump was described as "pissed" during the conversation. Sources close to the president described the tone as unusually direct. Axios attributed its account to sources close to the president.
Axios reported that Trump told the Israeli side: "You’re f*cking crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. " The same reporting noted that the call occurred on the same day as the Beirut strikes.
Mark R. Levin, a close ally of both President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, appeared to confirm the report's accuracy on social media. Levin did not dispute the account of the call.
No official statements from the White House or Israeli government have been released regarding the conversation. The events occurred on or before 2026-06-02.
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