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Trump Reportedly Confronts Netanyahu Over Lebanon Strikes (Image: Internet)
Washington: US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction with Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report by Axios citing American officials and sources familiar with the discussion.
According to the report, Trump criticized Israel’s continued strikes in Lebanon and warned that the military campaign was harming the country’s international image. Sources claimed the US president questioned Netanyahu’s approach and voiced frustration over the escalating situation.
The report suggested Trump was particularly concerned about the broader diplomatic fallout and the impact of the conflict on regional stability. He reportedly urged restraint and sought clarification regarding Israel’s military actions.
The reported conversation took place against the backdrop of rising tensions in the Middle East. Earlier in the day, Iran signaled that ongoing negotiations with the United States could be affected by Israel’s operations in Lebanon, adding another layer of complexity to the situation.
Sources cited by Axios said Trump was troubled by reports of civilian casualties and strikes targeting locations linked to Hezbollah. The report further indicated that Israel had backed away from plans to carry out additional attacks in Beirut.
Despite the report of a heated discussion, Trump later offered a very different account of the conversation. In a post on Truth Social, he described his call with Netanyahu as “very productive.”
Trump stated that Israel would not deploy troops to Beirut and that forces already moving toward the area had been recalled. He also claimed that communication through intermediaries had resulted in an understanding with Hezbollah aimed at halting hostilities.
The contrasting accounts highlight ongoing diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and maintain stability in the region amid a fragile security environment.
