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Trump blasts Netanyahu over Israel’s plans to attack Beirut, says ‘everybody hates Israel’
Key takeaways
- Trump also reportedly told Netanyahu that he owed him for keeping him out of jail.
- Israel has been expanding its ground operation in southern Lebanon and has threatened to strike Beirut.
- According to the American news website Axios, during the call, Trump accused Netanyahu of being ungrateful and opposed Israel’s reported plans to attack Beirut.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call earlier today, calling him crazy as he pushed Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Lebanon’s Hezbollah.
Trump also reportedly told Netanyahu that he owed him for keeping him out of jail.
Israel has been expanding its ground operation in southern Lebanon and has threatened to strike Beirut. Meanwhile, Iran has warned that it could abandon negotiations with the United States over Israel’s actions in Lebanon.
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