US President Donald Trump has reportedly delivered a severe reprimand to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a recent telephone conversation. Amidst the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Trump expressed his intense frustration over the ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon. During the heated exchange, Trump went as far as calling Netanyahu crazy and demanded an immediate cessation of the strikes against Hezbollah. He warned that such actions could cause irreparable damage to the efforts aimed at establishing peace in the region.
The Axios Report and Trump's Demands
According to a detailed report by the news website Axios, Trump's demand for an immediate halt to the hostilities against Hezbollah was accompanied by harsh personal remarks. Trump reportedly told Netanyahu that he should be grateful to him for avoiding imprisonment. He suggested that the continuous threats of bombing the Lebanese capital would only serve to further isolate Israel on the global stage. The report indicates that Trump was deeply concerned that the strikes in Lebanon might derail peace initiatives in the Middle East and negatively impact the ongoing negotiations involving Iran.
Trump's Outburst: You Are Completely Crazy
Sources familiar with the conversation cited in the report claim that Trump's tone was exceptionally harsh. " He asserted that he had played a pivotal role in helping Netanyahu navigate significant political and legal challenges, including the corruption trial currently facing the Israeli leader. Trump is quoted as saying, "If it weren't for me, you would be in jail by now. I am saving your life.
Impact on Israel's Global Image
The report further claims that Trump expressed extreme anger, even shouting at the Israeli Prime Minister. " Trump stated that Netanyahu's current policies are severely tarnishing Israel's image across the world. There is significant concern within Washington that Israel's military actions in Lebanon have jeopardized efforts to extend a ceasefire with Iran. Tehran has reportedly set a ceasefire in Lebanon as a mandatory condition for any agreement.
Escalation and the Hezbollah Conflict
The tension follows Israel's recent orders for airstrikes on targets in southern Beirut. Following these military moves, Iran threatened to withdraw from the ongoing discussions with the United States, while trump's anger was specifically directed at these developments, leading to his firm demand that Netanyahu stop the attacks on Hezbollah immediately to prevent a total collapse of diplomatic efforts.