Donald Trump confirms heated exchange with Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Lebanon conflict
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US President Donald Trump confirmed a tense phone conversation with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he reportedly used expletives. When asked about telling Netanyahu, "Are you f-ing crazy? What are you f-ing doing? I helped you stay out of jail," Trump responded, "I did." He added that he was "a little bit perturbed at his constantly faighting with Lebanon" and told him, "Bibi, we gotta stop this." Trump stated he has a "very good relationship" with Netanyahu and likes him "a lot." The tirade reportedly occurred over Israel's threats to bomb Beirut, which Trump feared would undermine talks with Tehran to end the war in the Middle East. This exchange highlights the strained relationship between the two leaders, whose attack on Iran in late February escalated into Israel striking Lebanon. Israeli media have disputed this account of the conversation. A White House official directed AFP to Trump's social media posts where he thanked Netanyahu for an agreement to withdraw troops from Beirut, as Iran had reportedly paused peace talks due to Israel's actions in Lebanon.
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