President Donald Trump has confirmed details of a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he reportedly called Netanyahu “crazy” and said he would be in prison if not for Trump’s support. The conversation, which took place earlier this week, revolved around Israel’s threats to resume airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, Lebanon.
According to a report by The Guardian, Trump expressed his frustration over Israel’s actions, which risked derailing peace talks with Iran. The U.S. President reportedly told Netanyahu, “What the [expletive] are you doing?” and emphasized the need to halt the ongoing conflict with Lebanon. Trump also mentioned in a podcast interview with the New York Post that he was “a little perturbed” by the situation, although he maintained that he and Netanyahu work well together.
The phone call came after Iran announced it would suspend peace talks with the U.S. over Israel’s campaign in southern Lebanon. Axios reported that Trump had secured an agreement from Hezbollah to cease attacks on Israel, with Israel agreeing to halt strikes on Beirut. This agreement was confirmed by the Lebanese Embassy in Washington, which stated that a “mutual cessation of attacks” had been accepted.
Despite the heated exchange, Trump described the call as “very productive” on his Truth Social account, highlighting that both sides had agreed to stop attacks. However, tensions remain high, with Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, urging Netanyahu to continue strikes against Hezbollah.
The situation has placed pressure on both leaders. Netanyahu faces political challenges at home, including a potential early election and an ongoing corruption trial. Meanwhile, Trump is navigating differing opinions within the Republican party regarding the U.S.’s stance on the conflict with Iran.
As the situation develops, talks between Israeli and Lebanese diplomats are scheduled to continue in Washington, with hopes of reaching a broader ceasefire agreement.
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