President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call with Axios, accusing him of poor judgment following Israel\'s recent strike in Beirut. Despite the Israeli action, Trump confirmed that the US-Iran deal to end the war remains on track for signing.
Deal Still Moving Forward
The agreement, which was nearly derailed by Israel\'s strike, is expected to be signed within hours, according to Trump. \"It shook it up. It delayed the signing by a few hours. It was supposed to be now. Now it is scheduled for a few hours from now,\" the President said. The strike in Lebanon occurred mere hours before the US and Iran were set to formalize the deal.
\"Why did Bibi have to do a fucking attack? I was so pissed off. I let him know. He has no fucking judgment. I let him know that,\" Trump said.
Trump\'s Critique of Netanyahu
Trump acknowledged that Hezbollah had previously attacked Israel but emphasized that no significant damage or casualties resulted. He questioned Netanyahu\'s decision to escalate tensions, stating, \"It is so bad—I couldn\'t believe it. An hour before we are supposed to sign the deal.\" The President also took the opportunity to express his dissatisfaction directly to Netanyahu.
Benefits for Israel
Trump reiterated that the deal would ultimately benefit Israel by preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The agreement includes provisions for the disposal of nuclear material and allows for snap inspections of Iran\'s nuclear facilities. \"The deal with Iran will be good for Israel because it will prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon,\" Trump told Axios.
The President\'s comments come as US foreign policy continues to navigate complex relationships in the Middle East, focusing on American interests while balancing alliances and adversaries in the region.
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