Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:57am on 16 Jun 2026,Tuesday International
US President Donald Trump sharply criticised Israel’s military operations in Lebanon, saying the conflict has caused excessive civilian casualties and prolonged instability. Speaking during a meeting with Qatar’s Emir on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Trump said Syria could do a better job of dealing with Hezbollah if Israel “cannot do the job without killing everyone else.” He also revealed that he had objected to Israel’s recent strike on Beirut, warning that such actions risk undermining broader regional diplomacy, including efforts to revive peace talks with Iran. Trump stressed that civilian lives must be protected during military operations.
