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War & Conflict2h 46m ago

US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel's military tactics in Lebanon, specifically the bombing of apartment buildings, and claimed that without him, there would be no Israel.

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France, Lebanon, Beirut, Israel

Who
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hezbollah
What
US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel's military tactics in Lebanon, specifically the bombing of apartment buildings, and claimed that without him, there would be no Israel.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:45:53 GMT · 2h 46m ago
Where
France, Lebanon, Beirut, Israel ·
Why
Trump expressed displeasure over Israeli attacks in Beirut, which he said could endanger his peace deal with Iran.
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This rare public rebuke from a US President towards Israel highlights growing tensions between the two allies, potentially impacting diplomatic relations and ongoing peace efforts in the Middle East, particularly regarding Iran and Hezbollah.

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