"They will do better": Trump suggests Israel let Syria handle Hezbollah

President Donald Trump has publicly suggested that Israel should delegate the responsibility of confronting Hezbollah to Syria, indicating his discontent with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the situation. Speaking from the G7 summit in Evian, France, Trump stated that Israel has been engaged in a prolonged conflict with Hezbollah, resulting in significant casualties.

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I have suggested to Israel to let Syria deal with Hezbollah, and frankly, I think they will do a better job.

"I have suggested to Israel to let Syria deal with Hezbollah, and frankly, I think they will do a better job," Trump remarked. He reiterated his dissatisfaction with Netanyahu's approach to Lebanon, emphasizing that the Israeli leader "has to be more responsible."

The suggestion comes as the U.S. and Iran are reportedly nearing an agreement to end a wider conflict. However, issues such as the disarmament of Hezbollah remain unresolved. Israel has long sought to dismantle the powerful Shiite movement, which is supported by Iran, but has faced persistent challenges.

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Benjamin Netanyahu has to be more responsible when it comes to Lebanon, and I am not at all happy with the way the Hebrew state has dealt with Hezbollah.

Trump's comments also highlighted his positive view of Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, whom he met at the White House. Trump described Al-Sharaa as doing a "fantastic job" since ousting Bashar al-Assad. The U.S. president implied that if Israel cannot resolve the Hezbollah issue without causing extensive collateral damage, Al-Sharaa could step in. This suggestion follows reports of Syria facing pressure to curb Hezbollah's influence, particularly since the reopening of the Israel-Hezbollah front on March 2.

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If Israel cannot do the job (against Hezbollah) without killing everyone, then he (Al-Sharaa) will do the job. Syria will do the job.