Trump Blasts Netanyahu Again: ‘Israel Would Have Been Blown Up’ without American intervention President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, claiming Israel would have faced disaster without American intervention and warning that he is increasingly frustrated with Israel's continuing military operations in Lebanon. Speaking ahead of a formal signing ceremony for the new Iran peace agreement, Trump openly criticised Netanyahu's handling of the conflict with Hezbollah and suggested the Israeli leader was ignoring repeated calls for restraint. Trump Says Israel Has Pushed Too FarDuring meetings at the G7 summit in France, Trump said Israel's campaign against Hezbollah had dragged on for too long and was costing too many civilian lives. "Israel's fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed," Trump told reporters. He criticised Israeli tactics in Lebanon, arguing that entire apartment blocks should not be destroyed simply to eliminate individual targets. "You don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody," Trump said, noting that many civilians were caught in the middle of the fighting. Fresh Signs Of A Deepening RiftThe latest outburst comes just days after Trump reportedly accused Netanyahu of having "no f*****g judgment" during a private conversation. Trump also repeated his long-standing claim that Israel's survival depends heavily on American support. According to those present, he again suggested there would be "no Israel" without his intervention and support. The comments represent one of the sharpest public rebukes of Netanyahu since the Iran peace process began. Israel Defies Calls For RestraintDespite mounting pressure from Washington, Israel appears unwilling to alter its military strategy. The Israel Defense Forces confirmed multiple strikes inside Lebanon on Tuesday, continuing operations against Hezbollah targets. The attacks came just one day after Israeli officials declared they would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, insisting that any agreement reached between Washington and Tehran does not apply to Israel. Israeli leaders have repeatedly stressed that they reserve the right to continue military operations regardless of diplomatic developments elsewhere in the region. Iran Demands Israeli WithdrawalTehran has taken the opposite position. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that a complete end to hostilities requires Israeli forces to leave occupied areas of southern Lebanon. "Without the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the territories they occupied during this war, the termination of the war will not be complete," he said. The issue threatens to become one of the first major tests of the wider US-Iran agreement. Peace Deal Moves Toward Formal SigningMeanwhile, preparations are underway for the formal signing of the US-Iran peace accord. Swiss officials confirmed that the ceremony is expected to take place on Friday at the Bürgenstock resort overlooking Lake Lucerne. The agreement has already been digitally approved by both sides, but senior officials are expected to attend the formal event. Vice President JD Vance is expected to represent the United States, while Iranian negotiator Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf is likely to attend on behalf of Tehran. Britain Backs Hormuz ReopeningBritish Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer welcomed the breakthrough, describing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as vital for global trade and energy markets. Speaking at the G7 summit, Starmer said Britain would play its full role in ensuring shipping could move freely through the strategic waterway. The Strait's closure has disrupted oil supplies and contributed to higher energy costs across the world. French President Emmanuel Macron indicated that France could deploy fighter aircraft to help secure the route, while an aircraft carrier is already operating in the region. As the peace deal moves closer to formal ratification, Trump's growing public feud with Netanyahu is emerging as one of the biggest obstacles to wider regional stability. SOURCE
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