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The US Axios website, citing senior US officials and another source familiar with the conversation, reported that US President Donald Trump lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating tensions in Lebanon during a heated phone call on Monday.
The report stated that the Trump-Netanyahu call was filled with profanity, and that the US president told the Israeli prime minister that carrying out his threats to bomb the Lebanese capital would further isolate Israel internationally. Trump also expressed his disapproval of Israel demolishing entire buildings to target a single Hezbollah commander.
According to Axios, Trump told Netanyahu, “You’re crazy. If it weren’t for me, you’d be in jail. I’m saving your political life, and everyone hates you now. Everyone hates Israel, and it’s all your fault.”
Another source familiar with the conversation said that Trump was “furious” and at one point shouted at Netanyahu: “What the hell are you doing?”
The call took place amid threats from Iran to derail negotiations with the US regarding Israeli intervention in Lebanon.
During the call, Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” and accused him of favoritism, according to two sources. Trump also reportedly blocked an Israeli plan to attack Beirut during the same call.
Two of the sources also claimed that Trump said his support helped “keep Netanyahu out of jail,” referring to the ongoing trial against him in Israel.
CNN also reported that the conversation between Trump and Netanyahu turned heated.
According to the report, Trump used harsh language to express his displeasure with the planned Israeli attack on Beirut.
At one point, the president reminded Netanyahu of his past support and warned him that bombing Lebanon could further isolate Israel, according to the sources.
Trump: Hezbollah Will Not Attack Israel, and Israel Will Not Attack Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump said earlier that he had a “very productive” phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that “no troops will be going to Beirut, and any troops that were on their way there have already been turned back.”
Trump also claimed that he had a “very good” call with Hezbollah through high-level representatives, saying that they “agreed to a ceasefire, on the condition that Israel does not attack them and they do not attack Israel,” as reported in the JO24 website.
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