Trump Urges Netanyahu to Exercise Restraint in Lebanon Amid US-Iran Deal Talks
At the G7 summit in France, US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act more responsibly regarding Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, criticizing the prolonged conflict and civilian casualties. Trump expressed displeasure over an Israeli strike on Beirut shortly before the US-Iran deal announcement and suggested Syria could better manage Hezbollah. He emphasized US support for Israel, stating "without me, there would be no Israel," while affirming confidence that the US-Iran agreement would endure despite regional tensions.