Trump slams Israel's Beirut strike as 'fucking attack,' delaying Iran deal

Donald Trump strongly criticized Israel's airstrike on Beirut, deeming it an "unacceptable attack" that should never have happened. The U.S. president voiced his displeasure on Truth Social, emphasizing the timing of the strike on a day he had anticipated finalizing a peace agreement with Iran.

Trump had repeatedly stated that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran to end hostilities would be signed on this day, which also marked his 80th birthday. While Iran had not explicitly confirmed the signing date, it acknowledged that an MOU was imminent.

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The attack on Beirut this morning by Israel should never have happened. Especially on this special day when we are very close to signing a peace agreement with Iran.

According to foreign media reports, Israel conducted the airstrike on Lebanon in response to Hezbollah launching three drones into Israeli airspace. The strike reportedly resulted in at least three deaths and 15 injuries. Trump acknowledged Israel's right to self-defense but characterized the attack as small, pointless, and resulting in no casualties. He stressed that such actions should not disrupt the crucial peace negotiation process.

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Israel has the right to defend itself, but this attack was small, pointless, and resulted in no casualties. Such attacks should not disrupt the important peace negotiation process.

"We are very close to reaching an agreement that will bring peace to the region, including Lebanon," Trump stated. He urged all parties to cease hostilities, demanding that Israel cease further attacks in Lebanon and that no group, including Hezbollah, attack Israel.

In a separate phone interview with Axios, Trump directed sharp criticism at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "Why did Bibi have to do a fucking attack? I was so pissed off," Trump said, adding that Netanyahu "has no fucking judgement."

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We are very close to reaching an agreement that will bring peace to the region, including Lebanon. All parties must cease attacks. Israel must not attack anywhere in Lebanon, and no force, including Hezbollah, must attack Israel.

He explained that the situation was shaken by the Israeli attack, causing the signing to be postponed by several hours from its originally scheduled time.

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Why did Bibi have to do a fucking attack? I was so pissed off.