'Let Syria take care of Hezbollah': Trump criticizes Israel, leans on Sharaa to help in Lebanon

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1. CNN

   Why Trump’s proposal for Syria to fight Hezbollah will send shudders across Lebanon ↗ (opens CNN)

   Published Jun 15, 2026

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   US President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Israel allow Syria to “deal with Hezbollah,” claiming Damascus would do a “better job.” The proposal, which Trump has now raised twice this month, touches on some of Lebanon’s deepest anxieties: Syria’s long history of interference in its affairs a…

2. Washington Examiner

   Syria should handle Hezbollah in Lebanon instead of Israel, Trump says ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Jun 15, 2026

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   Trump said he told Israel that Syria should "take care" of Hezbollah because he believes "they'd do a better job of doing it."

3. Hot Air

   Trump Now Criticizing Israel for Attacking Hezbollah, Says Syria Should Take Care of the Problem ↗ (opens Hot Air)

   Published Jun 15, 2026

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   Trump criticizes Israel's strikes on Hezbollah, backs Syria's role amid US-Iran MOU debate and skepticism.

4. Breitbart News

   Trump: Syria Could Do 'Better Job' of Taking Out Hezbollah than Israel ↗ (opens Breitbart News)

   Published Jun 15, 2026

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   President Donald Trump said at the G7 summit that Syria could "do a better job" eliminating Hezbollah than Israel.

5. Al-Monitor

   'Let Syria take care of Hezbollah': Trump criticizes Israel, leans on Sharaa to help in Lebanon ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published Jun 15, 2026

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   President Donald Trump insisted he has a great relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but criticized the scale of Israel’s strikes in Lebanon.