Trump Told Netanyahu He Was Crazy for Planning Hezbollah Strikes
President Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Monday phone call that he was crazy for planning strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut. The exchange occurred as Israeli officials weighed expanding operations against the Iran-backed group.
sbs.com.auThe call took place as Israeli officials considered expanding operations against the Iran-backed group in Lebanon.
Reported Exchange Democratic strategist David Axelrod said Monday night that the reported outburst was justified given the risk of wider escalation. Axelrod stated that Trump's analysis aligned with concerns about drawing Iran further into the conflict.
Iranian officials have responded to the reported Israeli plans by issuing warnings about potential retaliation. The exchange comes as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in southern Lebanon. >"His analysis is not wrong." — David Axelrod, Monday night (The Hill)
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