Trump Advises Netanyahu on Lebanon and Hezbollah at G7 Summit
During the G7 summit, Trump reportedly advised Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to exercise responsibility with Lebanon and suggested that Syria should manage the issue of Hezbollah. Trump also questioned Netanyahu's operational methods, specifically deeming a strike in Beirut as excessive. He further indicated that Syria's President was considered the most "capable" figure to counter Hezbollah.
During the G7 summit, Trump reportedly offered counsel to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu concerning regional security matters.
Trump urged Netanyahu to "be responsible with Lebanon" and proposed that Syria should address the challenge posed by Hezbollah, stating, "let Syria handle Hezbollah."
Additionally, Trump reportedly expressed concerns regarding Netanyahu's operational tactics, describing a specific strike in Beirut as "excessive." He also identified Syria's President as the individual most "capable" of confronting Hezbollah.
According to Euronews, these statements were made during the G7 gathering.