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Donald Trump Confirms Calling Netanyahu 'Crazy' Amid Lebanon Operation Disagreement

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed reports that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" during a heated phone call.
  • The call reportedly concerned Israel's planned military operation in Lebanon and its potential impact on U.S.-Iran negotiations and a regional ceasefire.
  • Trump stated he still has a very good relationship with Netanyahu, despite the reported disagreement.

President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he used the term "crazy" to describe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a contentious phone conversation. The discussion reportedly centered on Israel's planned military operations in Lebanon, with Trump expressing frustration over ongoing disagreements.

Speaking on a New York Post podcast, Trump acknowledged using the strong language when asked about the report. "At one point I said, 'We have to stop this. We have to stop it,'" he stated, indicating his displeasure with the situation concerning Lebanon. Despite this heated exchange, Trump maintained that his relationship with the Israeli leader remains "very good."

Yes. I was a little upset about constantly disagreeing with him on Lebanon. At one point I said, 'We have to stop this. We have to stop it.'

— Donald TrumpConfirming reports of his heated conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Earlier reports from Axios indicated that Trump had urgently pressed Netanyahu to cancel a planned strike in Beirut. Trump reportedly warned that further escalation could jeopardize ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations and a fragile regional ceasefire. However, the former president refuted claims that Netanyahu had pushed him into a conflict with Iran, labeling such accusations as coming from "enemies."

Anyone who makes that kind of accusation is an enemy.

— Donald TrumpRefuting claims that Netanyahu pushed him into conflict with Iran.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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