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.
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"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
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The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.
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.
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.
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.
President Trump publicly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for a recent airstrike on Beirut, describing it as "vicious" and urging more responsibility regarding Lebanon.
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.
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