President Trump stated he was enraged at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for striking Lebanon during U.S.-Iran negotiations, calling it a lack of judgment. Netanyahu had informed Trump that Israel is not bound by Lebanon withdrawal clauses in the Iran deal.
The incident highlights significant friction between the US and Israel during critical international negotiations, potentially impacting regional stability and the effectiveness of the US-Iran deal.
President Trump stated in a new interview that he was enraged at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for striking Lebanon as the U.S. was seeking to finalize negotiations with Iran.
Trump told Axios he was "so pissed off" and that Netanyahu has "no fucking judgment," informing him of his displeasure. The comments represent some of Trump's most pointed criticism toward Netanyahu amid simmering tensions over the prime minister's insistence on targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon during peace talks between Washington and Tehran.
Israel's military confirmed an airstrike in a Beirut suburb on Sunday, stating it was in response to Hezbollah firing projectiles into northern Israel. Trump had previously stated that an Israeli strike had delayed the Iran deal signing by several hours. He also posted on Truth Social, warning Israel not to "blow it" and urging all sides to stand down to achieve peace.
The Trump administration announced Sunday that a preliminary deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz had been reached. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that an official signing ceremony would take place Friday in Switzerland. Trump has indicated Vice President Vance could represent the U.S. at the ceremony. Netanyahu has not publicly responded to the deal news.
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