Trump and Netanyahu Clash Over Israeli Military Escalation in Lebanon
President Donald Trump engaged in an explosive, expletive-laden phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to demand a halt to Israeli military escalations in Lebanon. Sources report Trump shouted at Netanyahu, warning that renewed bombings of Beirut would isolate Israel and derail a preliminary deal with Iran regarding the strait of Hormuz and port blockades. Following the call, Trump claimed that Israel and Hezbollah agreed to stop all shooting, and Netanyahu reportedly ordered troops to pivot. Despite these claims, reports indicate that Israeli warplanes continued strikes in southern Lebanon shortly after the agreement. Netanyahu remains caught between Trump's pressure to end the bombardment and domestic demands to eliminate the Hezbollah threat. This friction reflects a…
Prefer swipe-first reading?
Install the app to keep reading with faster loads and a smoother mobile experience.
Sources
President Donald Trump cursed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a roughly 15-minute phone call on Monday, multiple sources familiar with the call told ABC News, with the president angered by Israel's escalation in Lebanon and its potential to imperil the administration's ongoing ...
Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’ | Donald Trump | The Guardian
Tehran insisted Lebanon should be covered by a ceasefire agreement meant to facilitate negotiations to open the strait of Hormuz and lift a US blockade of Iranian ports. The phone call between Trump and Netanyahu came on the heels of that announcement, which would effectively freeze talks days after Trump had claimed negotiators had reached a preliminary deal that he was considering whether to sign. Channel 12, a prominent independent Israeli news ...
Live Updates: U.S. and Iran trade attacks as Iranian officer says renewed war with U.S. seems "inevitable"
President Trump said Monday that ... Benjamin Netanyahu "turned his troops around" in Lebanon following a reportedly expletive-laden phone call between the leaders. Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite Mr. Trump saying they agreed to halt fighting ahead of a new round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington. Iran is still considering the most recent draft of a potential agreement with the U.S. and has yet to respond, a source close to the negotiating team told a state news agency ...
Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire | Lebanon | The Guardian
Israeli warplanes have launched ... Donald Trump aiming to bolster the tattered ceasefire in Lebanon. The US president said on Monday that he had stopped an imminent Israeli strike on Beirut and that he had spoken to Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and representatives of Hezbollah and both agreed that “all shooting will stop”. But on Tuesday, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported ...
Netanyahu: A Global Pariah? How France, Germany And Even Trump Are Turning Up The Pressure | Times Now
Benjamin Netanyahu's influence among Western allies is waning, evident from a tense phone call with US President Donald Trump regarding Israel's actions in Lebanon. , World News, Times Now
Fact Checks
Related news
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Signals Potential Breakthrough in Iran Nuclear Talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced during a Senate budget hearing that Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear program. While Rubio signaled a potential breakthrough in peace talks, he emphasized that the Trump administration requires Iran to accept severe nuclear limits as a prerequisite for any deal. Rubio clarified that the U.S. has not offered sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that such relief is tied strictly to the dismantling of Tehran's nuclear capabilities. Despite the preference for a negotiated settlement, Rubio warned that other options remain available should diplomacy fail.
Trump Demands Written Nuclear Commitments as Iran Deal Negotiations Stall
President Donald Trump has sent a revised draft of a proposed agreement with Iran back for amendments, demanding that Tehran provide specific, written commitments to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons. Despite previous verbal assurances from Iranian officials, Trump has insisted on tougher language and conditions regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz before lifting naval blockades. While the administration claims talks are moving rapidly, reports suggest a more volatile situation. Some sources indicate that Iran has paused negotiations amid regional clashes, and critics point to contradictory statements from the White House regarding the stability of the diplomatic efforts as a nominal ceasefire continues to be tested by sporadic attacks.
White House Correspondents' Dinner Rescheduled for July 24 Following Shooting
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) will hold its annual dinner on July 24, nearly three months after the original April 25 event was halted by a shooting. WHCA President Weijia Jiang announced the rescheduled date, noting that the event will feature significantly enhanced security and a different ballroom location to ensure safety. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, who were rushed from the scene during the initial attack, are expected to attend. While the WHCA frames the event as a celebration of press freedom, some advocates have expressed concern that the gathering could provide the President with a platform to attack the media.
US Military Disables Oil Tanker Bound for Iran in Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that a US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of the Botswana-flagged M/T Lexie on Tuesday. The vessel was targeted in international waters while sailing toward Kharg Island after the crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and failed to comply with American instructions. This marks the sixth commercial vessel disabled by US forces since the implementation of the naval blockade along the Strait of Hormuz. The strike occurs amid a broader escalation involving attacks on sites on Qeshm Island and US defensive operations in Kuwait and Bahrain. The ongoing blockade has caused significant maritime disruption, leaving approximately 20,000 seafarers trapped in the war zone and prompting urgent discussions among global shipping executives…
North Carolina Valedictorian Interrupted During Graduation Speech Over Unscripted Remarks
Leen Hijaz, the valedictorian of Clayton High School in North Carolina, was interrupted and removed from the stage by school officials during her graduation ceremony on May 28. The intervention occurred after Hijaz deviated from her pre-approved script to make unscripted remarks regarding ICE and Palestine. Following the incident, Hijaz claimed her diploma was initially withheld, though Johnston County Schools later confirmed she has since received it. The incident has drawn polarized reactions online. Some critics praised the principal for stopping what they described as a political hijacking of the ceremony, while others argued the school's attempt to silence the student only served to amplify her message. The viral video of the encounter has fueled a broader national debate over…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio Says Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is Alive
Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday that there are indications Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and increasingly engaged in governing. Rubio noted that Khamenei is communicating through written messages and intermediaries, signaling an active role in the country's leadership. This update comes amid high regional tensions and ongoing nuclear negotiations, where the U.S. suggests a deal for sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear limits may be within reach. The confirmation follows reports that Khamenei was injured during U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on February 28, raising previous questions about the stability of Iran's leadership.
Take Yomuyo with you
Download the mobile app for personalized headlines and quick access to breaking stories.