Trump criticises Israel’s campaign in Lebanon

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced strong criticism of Israel's military operations in Lebanon, stating the conflict has persisted for too long and resulted in excessive civilian deaths. Speaking at the G7 summit in France, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has managed the war against Hezbollah.

"Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed," Trump said, adding that "You don’t have to knock down an apartment house every time you’re looking for somebody because there are a lot of people in those apartment houses, and they’re not all Hezbollah."

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Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed. You don’t have to knock down an apartment house every time you’re looking for somebody because there are a lot of people in those apartment houses, and they’re not all Hezbollah.

Trump suggested that Syria might be better equipped to handle Hezbollah, proposing, "I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah. I think they do a better job…" He also lamented the decline of Lebanon, a nation he recalled as once being a hub for intellectuals and professionals, now suffering from political instability and economic collapse.

These comments come as the Trump administration seeks to advance diplomatic initiatives with Iran. Trump believes the prolonged conflict in Lebanon casts a "negative light" on these broader regional de-escalation efforts. The U.S. has supported a ceasefire framework and diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and Iran, aiming to stabilize the region.

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I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah. I think they do a better job…