President Donald J. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are reported to have rowed in a heated phone call over planned Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which were later called off.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump reportedly had a contentious phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu overnight, calling him “f**king crazy” and urging him to halt strikes in Lebanon that have helped to derail peace negotiations with Iran. The Islamic Republic, which supports Hezbollah in Lebanon, has demanded that Israel cease its military actions there before peace talks can resume. KEY QUOTE: “You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.” – Trump to Netanyahu, per sources DETAIL: Sources familiar with the call between the pair claim Trump expressed frustration over Israel’s actions and…Open
