Washington/Tel Aviv: U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's actions in Lebanon, according to a report by Axios.
The report claims that Trump lashed out at Netanyahu during a recent phone conversation, allegedly calling the Israeli leader "crazy" amid disagreements over the ongoing regional conflict.
The latest revelation highlights what appears to be a widening gap between Washington and Tel Aviv on the future course of the war.
While Trump is said to favor reaching a diplomatic settlement and de-escalating tensions, Netanyahu has continued to advocate a tougher military approach.
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Political analysts have pointed to several domestic factors that may be influencing Netanyahu's stance. Key members of his governing coalition, including far-right leaders Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, have reportedly threatened to withdraw support from the government if military operations are halted.
Experts also note that Netanyahu remains embroiled in an ongoing corruption trial, leading some critics to argue that the continuation of the conflict could help him maintain political support and remain in power. However, these claims remain allegations and have not been conclusively proven.
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The reported exchange between Trump and Netanyahu comes at a time when international pressure is mounting for a ceasefire and a diplomatic resolution to multiple conflicts involving Israel.
Neither the White House nor the Israeli Prime Minister's Office has immediately commented on the Axios report.
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