Trump orders Netanyahu to take only ‘surgical’ military action in Lebanon
President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit military actions in Lebanon to 'surgical' strikes, warning that broader attacks could harm Israel's image and destabilize a fragile ceasefire. Trump attributed Lebanon's instability to Iran and Hezbollah, expressing hope for Lebanon's recovery if Iranian influence is reduced. Diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon have led to a three-week ceasefire extension, though violations continue and Hezbollah's participation remains uncertain.
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President Donald Trump is pressing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back military action in Lebanon, warning that broader strikes risk undermining a fragile ceasefire. “I told Netanyahu he has got to do it more surgically. Not knock down buildings,” Trump said in a phone interview with Axios. “He can’t do it. It is too terrible and makes Israel look bad.” Recommended Stories Trump orders Netanyahu to take only ‘surgical’ military action in Lebanon Bloomberg leads King Charles III 9/11 memorial service tour instead of Mamdani Trump: ‘I don’t know’ if Iran war will end before Ukraine The comments come as the United States attempts to broker an agreement between Israel and Lebanon following a resurgence of fighting earlier this year.
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