The relationship between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime\nMinister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly reached a point of extreme\ntension. According to reports from US official sources, Trump used harsh\nlanguage and insults against Netanyahu during a telephone call on Monday\n(1\/6), following Israel\u2019s military escalation in Lebanon, which is\nviewed as a threat to regional stability and US diplomatic\ninterests.<\/p>\n
This tension is driven by Trump\u2019s concerns that Israel\u2019s increasingly\naggressive military actions in Lebanon could destroy peace negotiations\nbetween the US and Iran. Previously, Tehran had threatened to withdraw\nfrom the negotiating table in protest of Israel\u2019s ground invasion and\nbombing of Hezbollah targets.<\/p>\n
According to an Axios report citing two US officials and one source\nfamiliar with the conversation, Trump called Netanyahu \u2018crazy\u2019 and\naccused him of being ungrateful. Trump even referenced his past\npolitical support, claiming he saved Netanyahu from legal repercussions\nin Israeli corruption cases. \u2018You are truly crazy. You would be in\nprison if it weren\u2019t for me. I saved you. Everyone hates you now.\nEveryone hates Israel because of this,\u2019 Trump reportedly said in a\nsummary of the leaked conversation.<\/p>\n
Trump is reportedly incensed because Netanyahu is perceived to be\nengaging in disproportionate escalation, including plans for massive\nbombings in Beirut that risk high civilian casualties and further\nisolate Israel internationally. Trump\u2019s anger appears driven by his\nambition to swiftly reach a deal with Iran. A memorandum currently being\nnegotiated between the US and Iran includes a clause for a cessation of\nhostilities in Lebanon. Israeli escalation is seen as a primary obstacle\nmaking Tehran reluctant to commit to a long-term agreement.<\/p>\n
Despite the behind-the-scenes tension, Trump continues to project a\npositive public image. Via his Truth Social account, he stated that\ntalks with Iran are progressing rapidly. Conversely, the Israeli Prime\nMinister\u2019s office released a more diplomatic official statement.\nNetanyahu asserted that Israel will strike targets in Beirut if\nHezbollah does not cease its attacks on Israeli territory, maintaining\nthat Israel\u2019s position remains consistent with its right to\nself-defence, even as US sources claim Netanyahu eventually yielded to\nTrump\u2019s pressure during the call.<\/p>\n
This situation places Netanyahu in a difficult position, as he also\nfaces domestic pressure ahead of the year-end general elections to\ncontinue military pressure on Hezbollah.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/leaked-donald-trump-berates-netanyahu-pressuring-ceasefire-in-lebanon-1780878821", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }