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Trump Reportedly Cursed at Netanyahu, Calling Him 'Crazy' and 'Ungrateful'

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly cursed at and yelled at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "crazy" and "ungrateful."
  • The confrontation occurred during a call where Trump criticized Netanyahu's plan to escalate attacks in Lebanon, fearing it would jeopardize a ceasefire with Iran.
  • Trump also reminded Netanyahu of his past support, stating he would have been in prison without him, and warned that Israel's actions would lead to international isolation.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly unleashed a torrent of expletives at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "crazy" and "ungrateful" during a recent phone call. The heated exchange, as reported by Axios citing U.S. officials, stemmed from Trump's strong disapproval of Netanyahu's plans to intensify attacks in Lebanon.

You're crazy! You're ungrateful!

— Donald TrumpReportedly said to Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call criticizing Israeli actions in Lebanon.

Trump expressed concern that escalating actions in Lebanon could jeopardize the fragile ceasefire negotiations with Iran. He reportedly warned Netanyahu to halt the planned bombing of Beirut, stating, "If you continue like this, Israel will become more isolated internationally." The former president also invoked his past support for Netanyahu, pointedly remarking, "You would have been in prison without me."

If you continue like this, Israel will become more isolated internationally.

— Donald TrumpWarning Netanyahu about the consequences of escalating attacks in Lebanon.

Sources indicate that Trump, who was instrumental in initiating the war with Iran, is now facing criticism for potentially being drawn into a difficult situation for the sake of Israeli interests. While Trump had previously supported Israel's need to defend itself against Hezbollah attacks, he now believes Netanyahu is excessively escalating the conflict, particularly with the rising civilian casualties and destruction of buildings in Lebanon.

You would have been in prison without me.

— Donald TrumpReminding Netanyahu of his past support during their contentious phone call.

The tense phone call highlights a significant rift between the two leaders. Trump had previously dismissed claims by Iran and mediators that a ceasefire with Lebanon was part of the broader truce. However, as Israel's actions threatened to derail the Iran ceasefire and peace talks, Trump's tone shifted dramatically, leading to this particularly acrimonious exchange.

What the hell are you doing?

— Donald TrumpReportedly yelled at Netanyahu during their conversation.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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