Clash and Escalating Tensions Between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu

Updated: 11:36 PM PKT — June 3, 2026

In a recent interview, US President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘crazy’ during a heated phone exchange regarding fighting in Lebanon. While acknowledging the comment, Trump stated, “I wouldn’t say I was angry, but I was a little upset.” He also maintained that his relationship with Netanyahu remains “very good.”

Trump recalled telling the Israeli leader during the call, “We have to stop this, we have to stop it now.” The confirmation follows a detailed report of the expletive-filled conversation. Israeli officials have so far not made any public comments regarding the phone call.

Updated: 6:30 PM PKT — June 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “effing crazy” during an expletive-filled phone exchange regarding ongoing fighting in Lebanon. In a podcast interview, Trump acknowledged his frustration with the Israeli leader’s actions while the US was attempting to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran.

According to a detailed account of the call, Trump told Netanyahu, “You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your ass.” The confrontation occurred as Iran has conditioned a peace deal on a ceasefire that also covers Lebanon, where Israeli hostilities have continued despite a US-mediated agreement. Recent Israeli drone strikes reportedly killed at least six people in southern Lebanon.

Updated: 5:59 PM PKT — June 3, 2026

Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports of a tense phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the conflict in Lebanon. In a recent interview, Trump acknowledged using harsh words, stating he was “somewhat frustrated” by the continued fighting and had urged Netanyahu to bring the situation under control.

While confirming an exchange where he questioned the Israeli leader’s actions, Trump denied being angry and reiterated that he has a “very good relationship” with Netanyahu, highlighting their past work together.

Updated: 5:28 PM PKT — June 3, 2026

Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed he engaged in an expletive-laden phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Trump admitted to calling Netanyahu “crazy” but maintained they have a “very good relationship.” The call was reportedly prompted by concerns that the escalating conflict could derail a potential peace deal with Iran.

Following the exchange, Trump claimed to have communicated with Hezbollah through intermediaries to halt the fighting and announced on social media that no US troops would be sent to Beirut. He expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Iran “fairly quickly” to prevent it from obtaining a nuclear weapon, suggesting it would also help lower US gas prices.