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Trump confirms he called Netanyahu ‘crazy,’ as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

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BEIRUT — President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a Monday phone call, saying he

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  1. Legitgov

  2. The Guardian

    Trump ‘shouted and cursed Netanyahu over threat to resume Beirut bombing’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Angry phone call took place after Iran said it would suspend talks with US over Israel’s Lebanon campaign, Axios reports

  3. Blaze Media

    Trump boxes Netanyahu's ears over Lebanon offensive, calls him 'f**king crazy': Report (opens Blaze Media)

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    The American president is apparently none too pleased that Israeli actions in Lebanon have threatened to blow up his peace talks with Iran.

  4. Forbes

    'Netanyahu's Calling Trump's Bluff' After 'Angry' Lebanon Call With Israel-Hezbollah Strikes: Expert (opens Forbes)

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    Dr. Rosemary Kelanic, director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities, discussed on "Forbes Newsroom" the reportedly explosive call between Trump and Netanyahu.

  5. Washington Examiner

    Israeli security minister tells Netanyahu 'time to say no' to Trump on Lebanon (opens Washington Examiner)

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    After Trump got Netanyahu to call off renewed attacks against Beirut, the right wing of Netanyahu's coalition voiced their collective outrage.

  6. Al-Monitor

    'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain (opens Al-Monitor)

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    They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy."Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel's threats to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut, …

  7. The Columbian

    Trump confirms he called Netanyahu ‘crazy,’ as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran (opens The Columbian)

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    BEIRUT — President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a Monday phone call, saying he

  8. KEZI Eugene

    Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran (opens KEZI Eugene)

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    President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives. Trump discussed the tension between the two leaders in an interview

  9. Al-Monitor

    Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in phone call (opens Al-Monitor)

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    WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged having called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu crazy in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon while the U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran.

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump confirms he called Netanyahu crazy in explosive phone call | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump acknowledged calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy” in an expletive-filled phone exchange over fighting in Lebanon, while the U.S. was trying to negotiate an end to hostilities with Iran.

  11. Delaware Public Media

    Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    The president also acknowledged that he cursed at the Israeli leader in a heated phone call in which he told Benjamin Netanyahu not to bomb the Lebanese capital Beirut.

  12. WHDH Boston

    Trump confirms he called Netanyahu ‘crazy,’ as he says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    BEIRUT (AP) — President Donald Trump in an interview released Wednesday confirmed an earlier report that he criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a

  13. WSVN Miami

    Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu ‘crazy’ and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    BEIRUT (AP) — President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives, saying he was “a little

  14. Anchorage Daily News

    Trump confirms he called Netanyahu ‘crazy,’ says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Trump remained noncommittal about a timeline settling the conflict, saying the Strait of Hormuz might stay blocked through the Labor Day holiday on Sept. 7.

  15. Fox News

    Trump confirms ‘crazy’ Netanyahu clash as questions mount over push to hold fire on Hezbollah terrorists (opens Fox News)

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    Donald Trump confirmed he called Benjamin Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy' in a heated phone call over Israel's military operations in Lebanon, exposing a rare rift between the allies.

  16. Breitbart News

    The Latest: Trump called Netanyahu ‘crazy’ and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump confirmed he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “crazy," and that he's unhappy that Israel's fighting with

  17. Townhall

    Trump Just Confirmed His Heated Phone Call With Benjamin Netanyahu (opens Townhall)

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    Trump confirms heated call with Netanyahu over Israeli strikes and Iran tensions.

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