Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?

The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.

June 16, 2026 at 09:32 PM Original source

agencies covered

6 agencies covered this story

Coverage by Political Leaning

See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story

Left

0 articles

No coverage

Lean Left

2 articles

Center

3 articles

Lean Right

1 articles

Right

0 articles

No coverage

Notable Quotes

"vicious"

— Donald Trump , Politician

""vicious strikes""

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Hezbollah fired and hit the middle of nowhere. And then he had to do this f***ing attack — and in Beirut. It made me very angry."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"What the f*** are you doing?"

— Donald Trump , Politician

"If Iran had a nuclear weapon, Israel wouldn't be around for two hours."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region. Let's not blow it."

— Donald Trump , Politician

Key People

Benjamin NetanyahuPoliticianRight

Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.

Donald TrumpPoliticianRight

Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.

Locations

Iran Israel Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon Geneva, Switzerland United States

All Coverage

BBC Newsvia rss 1 quote 1 person

The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.

100%

CBS Newsvia ai

President Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over recent strikes in Lebanon, calling them "vicious" and "too much," and emphasized the need for more responsibility in handling operations in the region.

80%

El Paísvia ai

President Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for an airstrike in Beirut that nearly jeopardized the US-Iran peace deal, accusing him of lacking judgment.

80%

Trump scolds Netanyahu for having 'no f***ing judgment' after Beirut strike

Washington Examinervia ai 2 quotes 1 person

President Trump reportedly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for his "no f***ing judgment" after the Israeli airstrike on Beirut, which jeopardized peace negotiations with Iran.

80%

Trump publicly slams Netanyahu over 'vicious' Beirut strike at G7

Press TVvia ai 1 quote 1 person

President Trump publicly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for a recent airstrike on Beirut, describing it as "vicious" and urging more responsibility regarding Lebanon.

80%

'Very Difficult Guy' Trump Says Netanyahu Nearly Derailed US-Iran Peace Deal

Outlook Indiavia ai 3 quotes 1 person

President Trump expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating he was a "very difficult guy" after Netanyahu's actions nearly derailed the US-Iran peace deal.

80%

Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?