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US President Donald Trump reportedly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's military escalation in Lebanon, with sources telling Axios he warned it risked undermining US-Iran negotiations.

This comes as American forces struck Iran's Qeshm Island and a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian missile and drone retaliation on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

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🇺🇸🇮🇱 Trump blasts Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation

US President Donald Trump sharply rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Monday, with sources familiar with the exchange telling Axios that Trump told Netanyahu he was "f***ing crazy" and warned that "everybody hates Israel" because of its recent actions. 

The White House has not publicly confirmed or commented on the reported exchange. 

Trump acknowledged Israel's right to defend itself following Hezbollah attacks, but US officials said he viewed Netanyahu's recent conduct as disproportionate, citing civilian casualties and the targeting of buildings to reach individual commanders. 

The call came as Israel expanded military operations in Lebanon, with officials expressing concern the escalation could undermine ongoing US negotiations with Iran.

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