Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".
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Notable Quotes
"Israel's prime minister needed 'to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon'."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Without the United States, there would be no Israel. Without me, there would be no Israel because no other president was willing to do what I did."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The US-Iran agreement was a 'great victory' and urged Lebanon to 'benefit from this pivotal point'."
— Naim Qassem , Politician
"I am in favour of a ceasefire and welcome the support of any country that helps us, including Iran."
— Joseph Aoun , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Joseph Aoun is the President of Lebanon.
Naim Qassem is the deputy leader of Hezbollah.
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Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".
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