- An acrimonious phone call between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump was leaked, revealing Trump called Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" over Israeli threats to resume air strikes on Beirut.
- Trump reportedly instructed Netanyahu to halt targeting Beirut, citing Iranian warnings that such actions jeopardised peace talks to end the ongoing conflict.
- Netanyahu responded that any pause in Israeli strikes was contingent on Hezbollah ceasing attacks on northern Israel, a position Trump reportedly found acceptable.
- The leaked call has caused political damage to Netanyahu ahead of upcoming elections, with critics suggesting Israel's sovereignty is being compromised by US influence.
- The strained public exchange underscores the complex relationship between the two leaders, with the war's resolution being crucial for Netanyahu's political prospects.
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