Trump and Netanyahu exchange profane remarks amid Lebanon and Iran negotiations

Trump confirmed he had a testy call with his Israeli counterpart, in which he bashed him as "f—ing crazy" following attacks in Lebanon.

Donald Trump and Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Donald Trump has accused Benjamin Netanyahu of having “no fucking judgment” as he launched another foul-mouthed attack on the Israeli prime minister.The US president said an Israel’s attack on Beirut on Sunday had “pissed me off very much”.He was speaking amid fears that the Israeli strikes could scupper a deal to end the Iran war at the last minute.Speaking to Axios, Trump insisted the bombing had only delayed the agreement “by a few hours” and that it was still due to be signed on Sunday.Trump said: “Why did Bibi have to do a fucking attack? I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no fucking judgement. I let him know that.”Lebanese officials said three people had been killed in Sunday’s attack, which Israel said was on a command centre run by the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was in retaliation for “Hezbollah’s launch of aerial targets toward Israeli territory” earlier on Sunday.The latest Trump-Netanyahu spat comes less than a fortnight after the president reportedly called the Israeli leader “fucking crazy” in a phone call.It came after Israel resumed its aerial bombardment of Lebanon.A source told Axios that Trump told Netanyahu: “You’re fucking crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.”Another source said Trump was “pissed” on the phone call and at one point shouted at Netanyahu: “What the fuck are you doing?”Subscribe to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson unpack the week’s biggest stories to keep you informed. Join us for straightforward analysis of what’s going on at Westminster.Related...Benjamin Netanyahu Defies Trump To Launch Israeli Air Strikes On Iran'You're F*****g Crazy': Trump Slams Netanyahu Over Israeli Bombing Of LebanonBBC Expert Demolishes Trump And Netanyahu's Case For Bombing Iran: 'A War Of Choice'

US President Trump reportedly clashed with Israeli PM Netanyahu over recent military actions in Lebanon and Iran. A senior US envoy suggested a near confrontation, with Trump urging restraint to avoid derailing diplomatic efforts with Iran. Trump publicly called for an immediate ceasefire, emphasizing his role in brokering a deal.

By Alexander Cornwell, Rami Ayyub and Steve HollandJERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely adept in dealing with Donald Trump, capable of winning and sustaining the U.S. president's backing.But an acrimonious phone call this week where the president called the prime minister "fucking crazy", first leaked to the media and later publicly confirmed by Trump himself, laid bare the strains that have at times emerged between the two leaders.

The comments came after US President Donald Trump acknowledged reports that he had used strong language during a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's military operations in Lebanon.

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'crazy' in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon, while the U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran.

President Donald Trump acknowledged berating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as 'crazy' during an expletive-laden phone call, saying he was 'a little bit perturbed' that...

Fresh details have emerged about Donald Trump’s explosive phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu as the US President reveals why he called him ‘f...king crazy’.

Netanyahu asked about Trump calling him fing crazy over Lebanon What he said

Trump confirmed calling Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy' during a heated phone call over Israel's military operations in Lebanon, exposing a rare rift.

BEIRUT — President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives, saying he was “a little bit perturbed” that Israel’s fighting with Hezbollah militants in Lebanon was holding back peace talks with Iran. But even as the U.S. president conceded the tensions in an interview released Wednesday, he insisted that his relationship with Netanyahu was solid and that they connected, in part, because they are both “wartime” leaders. “We’ve worked very well together. I like Bibi a lot. And I work very well with him,” Trump told The New York Post’s “Pod Force One.” The president's comments about the Monday call offered a sign of the growing pressure he faces to resolve the Iran war as higher energy prices and economic uncertainty threaten Republican prospects in the midterm elections and hamper global commerce. Talks have dragged on for weeks as mediators seek to extend a fragile ceasefire into a more enduring truce. The negotiations are further strained by Israel’s broadening war with

President Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f---king crazy” during a heated phone conversation earlier this week, citing frustrations with Israel’s military operations in Lebanon that are complicating efforts to secure a peace agreement with Iran. “I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon,” Trump said in an...

US President Donald Trump reportedly confirmed calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he called him “f–king crazy” following attacks on Lebanon on Monday.

‘I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon.’

‘I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon.’

The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.

President Donald Trump confirmed that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” during a phone conversation over Israel’s military actions in Lebanon and efforts to negotiate a ceasefire with Iran

US President Donald Trump admitted calling Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" due to frustration over Lebanon escalation, impacting Iran talks. Despite the heated exchange, Trump insists their strong working relationship continues, citing shared "wartime leader" pressures. He remains optimistic about resolving regional tensions soon.

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged having called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon while the U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran.In an interview broadcast Wednesday, Trump was asked whether he had called the longtime Israeli leader "effing crazy" and accused him of ingratitude, paraphrasing a report by Axios.

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged having called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon while the U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran. In an interview broadcast Wednesday, Trump was asked whether he had called the longtime Israeli leader “effing crazy” and accused […]

WASHINGTON — They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier “crazy.” Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel’s threats to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut, fearing it would undermine talks with Tehran, the Axios news outlet and ABC News reported. It underscored the increasingly shaky ties between two right-wing allies with lots to lose politically from the Middle East war — and who both face criticism for being in hock to the other. READ: Trump boasts of […]...Keep on reading: ‘Crazy’: Trump reportedly lashes out at Netanyahu amid strained ties

They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu’s relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier “crazy”. Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel’s threats to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut, fearing it would undermine talks with Tehran, the Axios news outlet and ABC News reported. It underscored the increasingly shaky ties between two right-wing allies with lots to lose politically from...

The US president reportedly unleashed a profane tirade at Benjamin Netanyahu over plans to bomb Beirut, fearing it would derail Iran talks.

They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy."Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel's threats to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut, fearing it would undermine talks with Tehran, the Axios news outlet and ABC News reported.

Trump rebukes Benjamin Netanyahu over Lebanon escalation, warning strikes risk isolating Israel and derailing Iran talks, according to reports

Washington insiders reportedly claimed Donald Trump lost his cool in a new raging rant at Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel goes further into Lebanon in a new wave of chilling attacks

US President Donald Trump reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'f****** crazy' during a furious phone call in which he demanded the immediate halt of planned strikes on Beirut, as relations between the two leaders deteriorated sharply behind the scenes

Angry phone call took place after Iran said it would suspend talks with US over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, Axios reportsMiddle East crisis – live updatesDonald Trump angrily confronted Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s threats to resume airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, according to a report.“What the fuck are you doing?” the US president shouted at the Israeli prime minister during the phone call on Monday, according to Axios, a US website that has frequently published reports on high-level conversations between the two leaders. Continue reading...

During the conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, which the US President called "very productive", Donald Trump demanded planned strikes on Beirut be halted immediately

Israel’s intensifying war in Lebanon has become the main sticking point blocking a peace deal with Iran. In a phone conversation with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump reportedly exploded on the call, cursing, calling him “crazy” and accusing the prime minister of “ingratitude.” NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop fighting, adding that Iran talks were moving rapidly after seeming to falter over Israel's Lebanon offensive. But there were fresh signs of tensions between the United States and Israel. Netanyahu appeared to cast doubt on any truce with Hezbollah – while a report in the US news outlet Axios said that Trump called the Israeli premier "crazy" and accused him of putting Iran peace talks at risk. For more, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval is joined by our International Affairs commentator Philip Turle, and Noga Tarnopolsky reporting from Jerusalem.

Trump reportedly confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a heated phone call on Monday over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon, according to Axios. Trump allegedly warned that further escalation could isolate Israel internationally and jeopardize ongoing negotiations with Iran.

President Donald Trump talks with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, before boarding Air Force One at Ben Gurion International Airport, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, near Tel Aviv. Donald Trump reportedly called Benjamin Netanyahu “fucking crazy” after Israel resumed its aerial bombardment of Lebanon.The US president blew his top at the Israeli prime minister in a heated phone call between the pair on Monday, according to the Axios website.The Israeli military has struck Beirut twice since a ceasefire between the two countries came into force on 16 April, with the most strikes coming last Thursday. A source told Axios that Trump told Netanyahu: “You’re fucking crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.”Another source said Trump was “pissed” on the phone call and at one point shouted at Netanyahu: “What the fuck are you doing?”The president fears that a resumption of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the terror group which is based in Lebanon, could scupper his attempts to end the Iran war.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had managed to persuade Netanyahu to stop the bombing.He said: “I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, asking him not to go into a major raid of Beirut, Lebanon. He turned his Troops around. Thank you Bibi!“I also had a conversation with Representatives of the Leaders of Hezbollah, and they agreed to stop shooting at Israel, and its soldiers. Likewise, Israel agreed to stop shooting at them. Let’s see how long that lasts — Hopefully it will be for ETERNITY!”However, Netanyahu said Israel reserved the right to retaliate “if Hezbollah does not stop attacking our cities and civilians”.Subscribe to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson unpack the week’s biggest stories to keep you informed. Join us for straightforward analysis of what’s going on at Westminster.Related...BBC Reporter Condemns Donald Trump's 'Increasingly Confusing' Iran War CommentsBBC Expert Brands Iran War A 'Severe Blunder' In Stinging Blast At Donald TrumpTrump Makes Stunning Admission On Fox News: ‘We Shouldn’t Have Been In Iran’

Report: Trump blasted Netanyahu in heated call over Lebanon invasion US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Monday over Israel’s escalation in Lebanon, according to Axios, which cited two US officials and another source briefed on the conversation. According to Axios, Trump accused Netanyahu of ingratitude and moved to stop an Israeli plan to strike Beirut. One US official summarised Trump’s remarks as: “You're f**king crazy. You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.” A second source told Axios that Trump was “pissed” and at one point shouted: “What the f are you doing?” The report said the call came after Iran threatened to abandon negotiations with Washington because of Israel’s actions in Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘crazy’ in a tense phone call over the deteriorating position in the Middle East.

At one point, Axios reported, Trump also yelled at Netanyahu – “What the f*** are you doing?” as Israel announced its plans to once again target Beirut's southern suburbs.

President Trump reportedly took Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to task during a Monday phone call over the latter’s military campaign in Lebanon.  Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials and a third source briefed on the call, that Trump called Netanyahu “crazy” and accused him of ingratitude. At one point, Trump reportedly yelled at Netanyahu,...