Donald Trump had a tense phone conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu: "You are crazy. You would be in jail if it weren't for me" (Axios)

Donald Trump had a tense phone conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, in which he expressed his anger over Israel's actions in Lebanon, in the context of the war in Iran.

According to sources cited by Axios, Trump called Netanyahu "crazy" and accused him of ingratitude, emphasizing that Israel will become more isolated internationally if it continues its bombings of Beirut. Trump mentioned that he helped avoid prison for Netanyahu during his corruption trial, stating that "I'm saving your skin."

Trump also expressed concern over the high number of civilian casualties in Lebanon and questioned Israeli attack tactics. Netanyahu stated that Israel will continue to strike targets in Beirut if Hezbollah does not cease its attacks on Israel. This conversation was one of the most tense between the two leaders, taking place in the context of negotiations with Iran.