Trump sympathizes with Lebanon, criticizes Netanyahu's 'eagerness' in offensive

U.S. President Donald Trump voiced strong criticism of Israel's military operations in Lebanon, expressing sympathy for the country.

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He gets a little excited sometimes, but he is a very good man.

During a press conference at the G7 summit in France, Trump stated that Israel could have performed better against the Lebanese militia Hezbollah. He suggested a more restrained approach, questioning the necessity of destroying buildings when a Hezbollah member enters them.

"He gets a little excited sometimes, but he is a very good man," Trump said of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, according to Sky News. He indicated a minor disagreement over Lebanon, advising a gentler approach.

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We have had a small disagreement about Lebanon. I say: 'You can go a little more gently. Maybe you don't need to destroy a building every time a Hezbollah member enters it.'

Trump also expressed concern that Israel's repeated attacks might jeopardize a deal between Iran, an ally of Hezbollah, and the United States. He reiterated his dissatisfaction with Israel's handling of the conflict, stating it should have been resolved more quickly.

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I am not happy with the way Israel has handled Lebanon and Hezbollah. It should have been possible for them to finish the job faster.