U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a strong public rebuke of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to act 'more responsible' amid Israel's military operations in Lebanon. Speaking about the escalating conflict, Trump criticised the scale of Israeli strikes and suggested that the fighting has continued for too long, raising concerns about civilian casualties. In one of his strongest remarks yet, Trump stated that 'without the United States, there would be no Israel,' highlighting Washington's crucial role in Israel's security and defense.

Trump has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop hitting Lebanon hard while a deal is near, but the prime minister has defied him.

Trump said he received news of the strikes shortly before a peace agreement with Iran was to be signed Sunday morning.

Trump has said Netanyahu 'has to be more responsible' in Lebanon.