Netanyahu ordered Beirut attacks; Trump reportedly called him 'crazy' in tense call
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly had a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, criticizing his actions in Lebanon.
- Trump allegedly called Netanyahu 'crazy' and accused him of ingratitude for U.S. support during the call.
- The conversation occurred as Israel launched attacks on Hezbollah positions in Beirut, despite de-escalation efforts, drawing criticism from Iran.
A tense phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has surfaced, reportedly marked by sharp disagreements over military operations in the Middle East. U.S. and international sources claim Trump sharply criticized Netanyahu, allegedly calling him "crazy" and accusing him of lacking gratitude for American support.
What the hell are you doing?
During the call, Trump reportedly exclaimed, "What the hell are you doing?" The White House has not officially commented on these claims, leaving them as media reports based on unofficial sources. This exchange occurred as Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces to attack Hezbollah positions in southern Beirut, despite existing de-escalation frameworks.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Israel's attacks violate the ceasefire agreement and could lead to its collapse, holding both the U.S. and Israel responsible. The situation is further complicated by conflicting messages from the leaders involved.
productive
Following the call, Trump described the communication as "productive" and stated he had asked Netanyahu for restraint. He also posted on Truth Social about speaking with "Hezbollah leaders" and reaching a ceasefire framework. Conversely, Netanyahu stated on X that Israel would continue targeting "terrorist targets" in Beirut if Hezbollah did not cease attacks on Israeli cities, indicating a continuation of military operations in southern Lebanon.
This policy is applied selectively and discriminatorily with respect to other participating nations, in clear violation of the established rules governing international defense fairs.
These contradictory messages highlight the deep differences in their approaches to regional security, as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
shameful
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.