Trump Claims Influence Over Israeli Military Actions Amid Lebanon Ceasefire Tensions
US President Donald Trump claimed significant influence over Israeli military decisions, asserting he can prevent strikes on Lebanon due to strong mutual respect with Israeli leaders. He described his administration's actions, including withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) and targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure, as crucial to Israel's survival. Trump also publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he must be "kept a little bit sane" amid ongoing tensions and ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Despite Trump's claims, Israeli strikes on Lebanon continued, raising concerns about regional stability and the impact on US-Iran diplomatic initiatives.