President Donald Trump confirmed reports that he referred to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as "crazy" during a phone conversation. The president acknowledged using profane language when speaking with the Israeli leader.
According to reports, the exchange occurred during a heated phone call in which Trump told Netanyahu not to bomb the Lebanese capital of Beirut. The president confirmed the account of the conversation, including the use of explicit language directed at the Israeli prime minister.
The discussion centered on Israeli military actions regarding Lebanon. Trump stated that he advised Netanyahu against bombing Beirut during the call. The conversation was described as heated, with the president acknowledging that he cursed at the Israeli leader during the exchange.
Despite the contentious nature of the call and the profane language used, Trump stated that he and Netanyahu still maintain a working relationship. The president indicated that the two leaders continue to get along despite the confrontation.
The confirmation of the phone call details comes amid ongoing regional tensions involving Israel and Lebanon. The specific circumstances that prompted Trump's directive to Netanyahu regarding Beirut were not detailed in the confirmed reports.
No additional context was provided regarding the broader diplomatic implications of the exchange or the specific timeline of the phone call. The reports confirmed by the president did not include further details about subsequent communications between the two leaders or any official response from the Israeli government regarding the conversation.
The acknowledgment of the heated exchange represents a public confirmation of previously reported interactions between the U.S. president and the Israeli prime minister concerning military operations in the region.
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