Trump Reportedly Berated Netanyahu, Calling Him 'Crazy' and Warning of Isolation

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly unleashed a furious tirade against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "crazy" and accusing him of ingratitude during a recent phone call. The intense exchange, detailed by Axios, saw Trump allegedly warn Netanyahu that escalating Israeli actions in Lebanon risked further isolating Israel on the world stage.

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You're a fucking crazy person. You'd be in jail if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of you.

According to two sources cited by Axios, Trump told Netanyahu, "You're a fucking crazy person. You'd be in jail if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of you."

One U.S. official suggested Trump felt Netanyahu's recent actions in Lebanon were disproportionate, despite acknowledging Israel's need to defend itself. Trump also reportedly expressed concern over the number of civilian casualties in Lebanon and objected to Israel destroying buildings to target a single Hezbollah commander. Another source described Trump as "pissed off."

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What the fuck are you doing?

The conversation, described as one of the sharpest between the two leaders since Trump's return to power, reportedly stemmed from concerns that Netanyahu's escalation in Lebanon threatened to derail U.S. negotiations with Iran. Following the call, Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran talks were "ongoing and moving quickly." Netanyahu, however, issued a statement asserting Israel's resolve to attack targets in Beirut if Hezbollah did not cease its attacks, while continuing operations in southern Lebanon.

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Our position remains unchanged.