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Trump reacts harshly to Netanyahu: Swore, said 'He cannot make right decisions at all'
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Trump reacts harshly to Netanyahu: Swore, said 'He cannot make right decisions at all'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump harshly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a recent strike in Lebanon.
  • Trump expressed anger, using profanity, and stated Netanyahu "cannot make right decisions at all."
  • Iran vowed a strong response to the Israeli strike, which killed three people and injured six in Beirut.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing extreme anger and using profanity to criticize a recent Israeli strike in Lebanon. In an interview with Axios, Trump stated that Netanyahu "cannot make right decisions at all," questioning the necessity of the attack, especially when it occurred just hours before a potential agreement with Iran was to be signed.

Trump described his astonishment upon being informed of the Israeli strike in Beirut, calling it a "very bad situation." He conveyed his displeasure directly to Netanyahu, emphasizing that the timing of the attack, so close to a significant diplomatic development, was highly problematic. Trump initially suggested the strike was a response to a minor Hezbollah action, but his overall tone was one of strong disapproval of Israel's actions.

Meanwhile, Iran has vowed a "strong response" to the Israeli strike, which targeted Hezbollah elements in Beirut, killing three people and injuring six, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. Iranian officials, including Ibrahim Azizi, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, condemned the attack, calling it a sign of U.S. untrustworthiness and weakness in controlling Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also stated that Israel's recent actions would not go unanswered.

Trump had previously commented on the strike, stating it "should not have happened," particularly given the proximity to the Iran deal. He urged all parties to de-escalate tensions, emphasizing that Israel should not launch further attacks into Lebanon, and no party, including Hezbollah, should attack Israel. The situation highlights a complex geopolitical landscape with conflicting interests and escalating rhetoric.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.