Trump furious with Netanyahu: 'Everyone hates Israel now,' he told him

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly unleashed a furious tirade against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call, according to revelations by the American media outlet Axios. Trump allegedly called Netanyahu "fucking crazy" and accused him of making Israel widely disliked on the global stage.

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You are fucking crazy. [...] Everyone hates Israel now because of it.

The heated exchange, which took place on a Monday, centered on Netanyahu's ordered incursion into Lebanon. Trump, while acknowledging Israel's right to self-defense against Hezbollah attacks, reportedly felt Netanyahu was escalating tensions disproportionately. This escalation, according to a source close to the White House cited by Axios, could jeopardize ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington aimed at easing Middle East hostilities.

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You would be in prison without me. I'm saving your ass.

During the call, Trump allegedly reminded Netanyahu of his crucial support during the prime minister's corruption trial, stating, "You would be in prison without me. I'm saving your ass." This assertion highlights the complex and transactional nature of their past relationship.

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Okay, okay, just make sure everything is settled.

Netanyahu reportedly responded by saying, "Okay, okay, just make sure everything is settled." Following this tense conversation, Trump later posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, that both Israel and Hezbollah had promised de-escalation. He claimed Netanyahu committed to not sending troops into Beirut, and Hezbollah would cease fire. The Lebanese embassy in Washington also announced Hezbollah's acceptance of a U.S. proposal for a mutual cessation of attacks.

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Israeli strikes on Dahiyeh (the southern suburb of Beirut) would cease in exchange for Hezbollah's commitment to refrain from launching attacks against Israel, the framework of the ceasefire being extended to cover the entire Lebanese territory.