Trump Confirms He Berated Netanyahu Over Israeli Military Operations in Lebanon President Donald Trump confirmed he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call regarding Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon. Trump stated he was “perturbed” and told Netanyahu, “we’ve got to stop this.” The interaction reportedly involved Trump shouting expletives and claiming credit for helping Netanyahu avoid jail.

• Donald Trump confirmed he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• The criticism was related to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
• Trump stated he was “perturbed” and told Netanyahu, “we’ve got to stop this.”
• An earlier report cited unnamed sources claiming Trump shouted expletives and claimed he helped Netanyahu stay out of jail.