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Israeli source rejects report Trump insulted Netanyahu during heated call on Lebanon strikes

The source said the disagreement focused on public messaging after the call, as Washington sought to prevent escalation in Lebanon amid US-Iran negotiations.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.
US President Donald Trump listens to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

'You're f***ing crazy': Trump berates Netanyahu in tense call over Beirut strikes - report

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Kfar Tebnit, Lebanon, May 11, 2026.

Statement of intent to strike Beirut caused Hezbollah leaders to flee, disrupted surprise attack

 President Donald Trump gestures as he talks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.

Trump declares Lebanon ceasefire, calls off IDF strike on Beirut after phone call with Netanyahu


Israel’s illusions about Lebanon persist as tensions with Hezbollah escalate - analysis

With Lebanon’s internal politics and Hezbollah’s influence, Israel must rethink its approach to peace and security.

A war between Israel and Lebanon (illustrative)

Israel’s Hezbollah challenge: Why a military solution may not be enough - editorial

Hezbollah remains a major threat to Israel. As military actions continue, should Israel consider peace talks with Lebanon, or is further force the only solution?

An Israeli artillery unit fires, amid escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, and amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, on the Israeli side of the Israel-Lebanon border, March 15, 2026.

Israel drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut, urging action against Hezbollah

The leaflets included QR codes and references to the IDF’s Unit 504, responsible for covert and clandestine operations and often dubbed "the IDF's Mossad.

Leaflets dropped by the IDF over Beirut, March 13, 2026.

Netanyahu aide warns Hezbollah: Dahiyeh will look like Gaza

Falk commented while discussing the war on Israel’s northern front, saying the Lebanese government should “take their country back” and disarm Hezbollah.

Smoke blankets the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh following Israeli air strikes on October 6, 2024 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Hezbollah still holds over 1,000 long-range missiles to strike Israel

With Hezbollah's situation intensifying, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir ordered significant reinforcements to the North, in a sign that the military may deepen its ground forces involvement.

Rockets fired from southern Lebanon are intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defense system over the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel on August 9, 2024, amid ongoing cross-border clashes between Israeli troops and Hezbollah terrorists.

Sirens sound across northern Israel as Netanyahu promises to 'extract heavy price from Hezbollah'

MK says Israel knows ‘exactly’ how to end Hezbollah threat, weaken Iran • US refueling plane crashes in Iraq • Six French soldiers wounded in drone attack on Iraq base

People at the scene where a house was hit by a missile fired toward Israel overnight in Moshav Hani’el, March 12, 2026.

Hezbollah launches about 200 rockets at Israel’s North in joint attack with Iran, five injured

In response to Hezbollah's rocket barrage, the IDF resumed strikes on Dahiyeh, Beirut, and is considering attacking Lebanon's civilian infrastructure, a source told the 'Post.'

The aftermath of a direct Hezbollah rocket hit on a residence in Upper Galilee, March 11, 2026.

WATCH: Israel strikes Hezbollah command centers in Beirut and Tyre

According to the military, measures were taken to reduce civilian risk, including advance warnings, precision munitions, and aerial surveillance.

Smoke rises among the residential buildings following the Israeli attack on Dahieh region in Beirut, Lebanon on March 10, 2026.

Northern Israel under massive attack as Iran, Hezbollah jointly launch missiles, rockets, drones

IDF warns residents of Dahiyeh, Beirut to evacuate as IDF strikes Hezbollah ● US destroyed over 5,000 Iranian targets since the start of Operation Epic Fury ● Trump claims that little is left in Iran

A man shows a missile alert notification on his mobile phone as residents take cover indoors following missile fire from Iran toward Israel, in Mishmar David, March 10. 2026.

US suspects Iran may deploy naval mines in Strait of Hormuz, over 5,000 targets struck in Iran

Two Hezbollah missiles hit central Israel, interceptors missed, no warning sirens sounded • Iran not seeking ceasefire, will retaliate against Israel, Iranian official warns

Smoke rises after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 10, 2026.