Washington's Phone Fury: Axios Uncovers Trump's Harsh Ultimatum to Israeli PM
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The White House's behind-the-scenes diplomacy in the Middle East has devolved into shouting and profanity. The American outlet Axios has disclosed shocking details of a phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The US President did not merely voice concern over Tel Aviv's actions in Lebanon; he flew into a rage, bringing up the Israeli Prime Minister’s long-standing criminal trials. This heavy diplomatic pressure came immediately after Iran threatened to completely sever all negotiation tracks with Washington due to the latest escalation.
US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu using profanity during a phone conversation, Axios reports. According to sources, Trump resorted to shouting, calling Netanyahu "crazy," accusing him of ingratitude, and bluntly stating, "If it weren't for me, you'd be in prison." The White House leader emphasized that due to the disproportionate escalation of the conflict in Lebanon and the mounting civilian casualties, "everybody hates" Israel and the Prime Minister personally right now.
Washington's fierce pushback followed decisions by Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to demilitarize the zone up to the Litani River. Tehran reacted swiftly; Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf threatened to completely halt all ongoing talks with the US if Israel continued its offensive.
Following this development, Trump held emergency calls with both Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, subsequently announcing that the parties would implement a ceasefire. Official agencies have yet to comment on the details of the contentious call.
Washington's fierce pushback followed decisions by Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz to expand military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon to demilitarize the zone up to the Litani River. Tehran reacted swiftly; Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf threatened to completely halt all ongoing talks with the US if Israel continued its offensive.
Following this development, Trump held emergency calls with both Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives, subsequently announcing that the parties would implement a ceasefire. Official agencies have yet to comment on the details of the contentious call.
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