Teknowarta – United States (US) President Donald Trump reportedly unleashed a torrent of anger on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated phone conversation on Monday. Trump is said to have accused Netanyahu of fueling global animosity towards Israel, particularly due to the escalating attacks on Lebanon.
According to an Axios report, the conversation grew particularly tense following threats from Iran to halt negotiations with the United States. This threat was reportedly prompted by Israel’s ongoing military actions against Lebanon and the Hezbollah group.
During the intensely emotional exchange, Trump was reportedly heard shouting at Netanyahu, exclaiming, “What the f*** are you doing?” A US official source indicated that Trump believed Israel’s response to Hezbollah’s actions was disproportionate. He reportedly disagreed with Israel’s strategy of destroying entire buildings to target a single Hezbollah commander.
Furthermore, Trump reportedly expressed strong objections to Israel’s threat of expanding its attacks into Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. “Everyone hates you now. Everyone hates Israel because of this,” one source quoted Trump as telling Netanyahu, as reported by Axios, highlighting the severe international backlash Trump perceived.
Trump Accuses Netanyahu of Ingratitude
Beyond criticizing Israel’s military operations, Trump also reportedly launched personal attacks against Netanyahu. The report suggests Trump accused Netanyahu of being ungrateful for the sustained political support Washington had provided. A source even claimed Trump suggested Netanyahu might already be in prison had it not been for his assistance.
This phone call is described as one of the most fraught exchanges between Trump and Netanyahu since Trump began his second term as US President. Despite Netanyahu issuing a statement after the call affirming that Israel’s position “remained the same,” a US official maintained that Trump had, in fact, successfully pressured the Israeli Prime Minister. “Bibi said, ‘Okay, okay, make sure everything is taken care of,'” the official was quoted by Axios.
Trump Claims Netanyahu Canceled Major Beirut Strike
Shortly after the contentious conversation, Trump posted a statement on Truth Social. He claimed that Netanyahu ultimately canceled a planned major operation into Beirut after Trump personally urged Israel to exercise restraint. Trump stated that Netanyahu had “turned his troops around” following his request to avoid a large-scale assault on Beirut.
This statement has ignited speculation that Washington is now adopting a firmer stance regarding Israel’s military engagements in the Middle East. Concurrently, Trump also noted that discussions between the United States and Iran were continuing rapidly amidst heightened regional tensions.
Summary
During a heated phone call, former US President Donald Trump reportedly lambasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of fueling global animosity towards Israel due to its escalating attacks on Lebanon. Trump criticized Israel’s disproportionate response to Hezbollah, including destroying entire buildings and threatening to expand attacks into Beirut, reportedly telling Netanyahu, “Everyone hates you now.” He also reportedly accused Netanyahu of ingratitude for sustained US political support.
Despite Netanyahu publicly stating Israel’s position remained unchanged, a US official indicated Trump had successfully pressured him. Trump later claimed on Truth Social that Netanyahu canceled a planned major operation into Beirut after Trump personally urged restraint. This contentious exchange suggests a firmer US stance on Israel’s military actions and ongoing US-Iran discussions amid heightened regional tensions.