Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’
Angry phone call took place after Iran said it would suspend talks with US over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, Axios reports
TL;DR
- Donald Trump reportedly confronted Benjamin Netanyahu angrily over Israel's threat to resume airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs.
- The US president allegedly shouted and cursed at the Israeli prime minister during a phone call.
- This call followed Israel's order to bomb southern Beirut to target Hezbollah, leading to civilian evacuations.
- Iran announced it would suspend peace talks with the US over Israel's actions in Lebanon.
- Israeli media contested some details of the report, suggesting an agreement was reached.
- Both Trump and Netanyahu face political pressures, with Netanyahu's corruption trial and early election possibilities.
- Trump and Netanyahu have a history of a strained relationship, despite Israel being a key US ally.