The president says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs to “be more responsible” because further attacks could threaten U.S.-Iran deal.
“I’m not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon and with Hezbollah,”
President Donald Trump said.
Christian Hartmann/Pool Reuters via AP
President Donald Trump publicly criticized Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, saying the Israeli prime minister “has to be more responsible” on Lebanon as the United States tries to lock down a deal with Iran.
“I’m not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon and with Hezbollah,” the president said.
Israel attacked Lebanon hours before agreements were scheduled to be signed, a move that angered Trump.
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