US President Donald Trump criticized the Israeli military’s campaign against the Hezbollah militant group and said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must be “more responsible” on Lebanon.

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Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Hezbollah

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When

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:54:57 GMT · 10d 17h ago

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France ·

Why

Trump said the conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah has gone on for too long, and “too many people are being killed.”

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A former US president's public criticism of an ally's military actions and leadership could strain diplomatic relations and influence international perceptions of the ongoing conflict.

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The Indian Express
https://indianexpress.com/article/world/donald-trump-criticizes-netanyahu-israel-lebanon-hezbollah-g7-summit-10742578/
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