Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:36am on 02 Jun 2026,Tuesday International
A reported phone call between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exposed growing tensions over Israel’s expanding military operations in Lebanon. According to reports, Trump strongly criticised Netanyahu, arguing that Israeli actions risked escalating regional conflict, increasing international isolation and undermining ongoing US diplomatic efforts with Iran. The confrontation followed Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah-linked areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs and expanded ground operations in southern Lebanon. US officials reportedly said Trump viewed Israel’s response as disproportionate despite acknowledging security concerns related to Hezbollah attacks. Following the call, reports suggested Israel paused plans for additional strikes in Beirut, though Netanyahu maintained that broader military operations would continue. (PC: India Today)
