Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut; Trump and Netanyahu Hold Phone Call

President Trump spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 2, 2026, following Israeli strikes on Beirut earlier that day. Axios reported that Trump told Netanyahu “You’re fucking crazy,” according to people familiar with the conversation.

The same outlet reported that Trump was “pissed” during the discussion. Semafor reported that Trump told Netanyahu that “everyone hates Israel” because of its actions in Lebanon.

Israel conducted the strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah. Netanyahu struck a defiant note afterward. Israel has backed off plans to strike Beirut. The Israeli government says its actions are efforts to target Hezbollah.

U.S. peace talks with Iran continued, with Tehran insisting that any ceasefire with Washington must include Israel’s operations in Lebanon.