US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu needs to be more responsible in the context of the fighting in Lebanon. He said this during a meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.
Trump also remarked that “without me, there would be no Israel,” reiterating his personal role in supporting the country.
Commenting on Netanyahu amid ongoing tensions linked to fighting in Lebanon, Trump said that “Bibi needs to be more responsible,” urging greater caution in handling the conflict and added he “didn’t like” Israel’s attack on Lebanon’s Beirut shortly before Iran agreement.
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‘Suggested To Israel To Let Syria Take Care Of Hezbollah’
Trump on Tuesday appeared to downplay the ongoing conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah, describing it as a relatively “minor war” compared to broader regional challenges involving Iran.
“I consider that the minor war. Iran’s the big one, but we have that little pinprick out there that constantly rears its head and that’s Hezbollah,” Trump said.
VIDEO | Evian, France: “I have suggested Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, they will do a better job,” said US President Donald Trump.
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The US President also suggested that Syria, under interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, could play a more effective role in dealing with the Iran-backed militant group.
“I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah, because to be honest with you, I think they would do a better job,” he said.
Trump’s remarks amounted to a rare public disagreement with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who, in a televised address on Monday evening, rejected the possibility of an immediate Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon and signalled that military operations would continue.
‘US Would Not Invest Any Money’
Trump also said that a deal with Iran has been completed and is now moving into a second phase, which he described as likely to be easier, during a meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France.
Calling the agreement “fair and good,” Trump said the United States would not invest any money in Iran and stressed that Washington has no financial commitments under the arrangement. He added that the US retains the option to “go in there in the future” if it chooses, but is currently not involved in any investment.
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