Acrimonious Trump phone call has caused political damage to Netanyahu – here’s why

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn acrimonious phone call between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump was leaked, revealing Trump called Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" over Israeli threats to resume air strikes on Beirut. Trump reportedly instructed Netanyahu to halt targeting Beirut, citing Iranian warnings that such actions jeopardised peace talks to end the ongoing conflict. Netanyahu responded that any pause in Israeli strikes was contingent on Hezbollah ceasing attacks on northern Israel, a position Trump reportedly found acceptable. The leaked call has caused political damage to Netanyahu ahead of upcoming elections, with critics suggesting Israel's sovereignty is being compromised by US influence. The strained public exchange underscores the complex relationship between the two leaders, with the war's resolution being crucial for Netanyahu's political prospects. In fullTrump’s ‘crazy’ call dents Netanyahu’s image at key time of Israel’s electionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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