The war of words between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified, with the US President claiming Israel would not have survived without American support while publicly urging the Israeli leader to take a more responsible approach in Lebanon.

According to CBI NewsTV, Donald Trump has once again turned up the heat on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, issuing a blunt warning as concerns grow that Israel’s ongoing conflict with Hezbollah could jeopardise broader peace efforts involving Iran.

Speaking to reporters in France ahead of talks with G7 leaders on Middle East stability, Trump made the striking claim that Israel “would have been blown up a long time ago” if he had not stepped in.

The US President also doubled down on his long-held position that Israel’s survival depends heavily on American backing, insisting that “without the United States, there would be no Israel”.

But Trump didn’t stop there. He openly criticised Israel’s handling of the conflict in Lebanon, urging Netanyahu to be “more responsible” as civilian casualties continue to mount.

His comments came shortly after Iran warned that continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon could be viewed as a violation of the interim ceasefire agreement announced on Sunday.

While Israeli officials maintain they are not bound by the deal because Israel was not involved in the negotiations, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi argued that Tehran sees the US and Israel as operating together.

According to Araghchi, the conflict cannot truly be considered over until Israeli forces withdraw from territories occupied during the war.

Trump appeared equally frustrated by the prolonged campaign against Hezbollah, suggesting the operation has dragged on for far too long.

“Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed,” Trump said, criticising the destruction of residential buildings during military operations and arguing that innocent civilians are paying the price.

He also warned that the ongoing conflict risks undermining what he described as the “big deal”, efforts to secure a broader agreement with Iran.

In one of his most surprising remarks, Trump suggested that Syria’s leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, might be better positioned to confront Hezbollah.

He argued that if Israel cannot eliminate Hezbollah without causing widespread civilian deaths, Syria could potentially do a better job.

Despite the criticism, Trump stressed that he still enjoys a “great relationship” with Netanyahu. However, he made it clear that he expects Israel’s leadership to show greater restraint in Lebanon.

The tensions come against the backdrop of recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Earlier this month, Iran launched missiles at Israel in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Trump reportedly urged Israel not to retaliate, but Israeli forces later carried out attacks on targets inside Iran.

Although Netanyahu has largely avoided directly challenging Trump’s peace initiative, reports suggest many within the Israeli government view the proposed agreement with Iran as deeply problematic.

A senior Israeli official reportedly described the deal as “terrible for Israel”, reflecting concerns believed to be shared across much of Netanyahu’s administration.

Public opinion appears equally divided, with several polls indicating that a wider truce with Iran under the current terms remains unpopular among many Israelis, leaving Netanyahu facing growing political and diplomatic pressure.

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