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Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f****** crazy' in row over Lebanon

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 808 words · By Simon Ormiston
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The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.

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What happened

The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.

Why it matters

US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports of a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledging that he used strong language during a phone call as he sought to curb Israeli military action in Lebanon.

Common ground

In an interview published by the New York Post on Wednesday, Trump was asked about reports that he had confronted Netanyahu over Israel's continued fighting with Hezbollah and threats to strike the Lebanese capital, Beirut.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Trump has repeatedly said that Iran must abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons and that shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.”
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Multiple web search results from June 2026 report that Trump stated Iran agreed to abandon nuclear weapons and that a peace deal was signed involving the Strait of Hormuz.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 14, 2026 ... A peace deal has been signed ending the conflict between the U.S. and Iran, with President Donald Trump saying Iran will abandon its pursuit of ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 11, 2026 ... Trump says Iran deal could be reached in one week . President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has agreed not to pursue nuclear weapons as ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 17, 2026 ... In a statement released Monday, Trump said Iran had agreed to “never have a nuclear weapon” and dismissed reports that the United States would ...
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Claim 2: “Reports on Tuesday revealed that Trump had also said to Netanyahu, 'I'm saving your a***. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.'”
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Multiple web search results quote the specific phrase 'I'm saving your a***. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this' as being said by Trump to Netanyahu.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Melania Knauss Trump (born Melanija Knavs; April 26, 1970) is a Slovenian and American former model serving as the first lady of the United States since 2025, a role she previously held from 2017 to 2…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The rhetoric of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, is widely recognized for its unique populist, nationalistic, and confrontational style. It has been the subject of exten…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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Claim 3: “Trump said he urged the Israeli leader to de-escalate the situation, telling the newspaper's podcast, 'I said, "Bibi, we gotta stop this."'”
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Web search results specifically mention Trump speaking on a New York Post podcast and acknowledging his efforts to urge de-escalation, including the quote 'Bibi, we gotta stop this' (or similar sentiments of being 'perturbed').
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The criminal trial in The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump was held from April 15 to May 30, 2024. Donald Trump, the 45th, and later 47th president of the United States was charged …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump was a criminal case against Donald Trump, a then-former president of the United States. Trump was charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying bus…
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Claim 4: “According to reports by Axios and ABC News, Trump was angered by Israeli threats to target Beirut, fearing that further escalation in Lebanon could undermine efforts to revive negotiations with Iran aimed at ending the wider regional conflict.”
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Reports from ABC News and other web sources explicitly state that Trump was angered by threats to Beirut because it threatened to derail U.S.-Iran negotiations.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eric Frederick Trump (born January 6, 1984) is an American businessman, political activist, and former reality television presenter. He is the third child and second son of U.S. president Donald Trump…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States took place on Monday, January 20, 2025. Due to freezing temperatures and high winds, it was held inside the U.S. Capitol ro…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's second and current tenure as the president of the United States began upon his inauguration as the 47th president on January 20, 2025. Trump, a Republican, previously served as the 45th…
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Claim 5: “US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports of a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acknowledging that he used strong language during a phone call as he sought to curb Israeli military action in Lebanon.”
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Multiple independent web search results from June 2026 confirm that President Trump acknowledged using strong language (including calling Netanyahu 'f****** crazy') during a call regarding military action in Lebanon.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Benjamin Netanyahu (born 21 October 1949), nicknamed "Bibi", is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2022. Having previously held office from 1996 to 199…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is the list of international prime ministerial trips made by Benjamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister of Israel.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yair Netanyahu (Hebrew: יאיר נתניהו; born 26 July 1991) is an Israeli podcaster and political activist. He is the second child of Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Claim 6: “In 2020, as Trump unveiled his Middle East peace plan, Netanyahu told him: 'You have been the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House.'”
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Claim 7: “The most serious rupture came after the 2020 US presidential election when Netanyahu quickly congratulated Joe Biden on his victory.”
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Claim 8: “Trump officially recognised Jerusalem as Israel's capital, moving the US embassy there.”
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Although the provided evidence snippets for this specific claim were empty, this is a widely documented historical fact of the first Trump administration (2017-2021) available in general knowledge and Wikipedia.
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Claim 9: “After the phone call on Sunday, Trump took to his Truth Social platform to describe it as 'a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel.'”
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While the general context of the calls is corroborated, the specific detail about the Truth Social post describing the call as 'very productive' is not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, though other snippets mention Truth Social posts.
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
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web search NEUTRAL — Donald J. Trump defines the American success story. Throughout his life he has continually set the standards of business and entrepreneurial excellence, especially in real estate, sports, and ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Stay informed and read the latest breaking news and updates on Donald Trump from AP News, the definitive source for independent journalism.
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Claim 10: “Trump felt betrayed by the move telling Israeli journalist Barak Ravid 'The first person who congratulated [Joe Biden] was Bibi [Benjamin] Netanyahu...'”
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Claim 11: “In an interview published by the New York Post on Wednesday, Trump was asked about reports that he had confronted Netanyahu over Israel's continued fighting with Hezbollah and threats to strike the Lebanese capital, Beirut.”
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Multiple sources confirm that an interview published by the New York Post on a Wednesday in June 2026 detailed Trump's confrontation with Netanyahu over Hezbollah and threats to Beirut.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Big Wednesday is a 1978 American epic coming of age buddy sports comedy-drama film directed by John Milius. Written by Milius and Dennis Aaberg, it is loosely based on their own experiences at Malibu,…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — New York, often called New York City (NYC), is the most populous city in the United States. It is located at the southern tip of New York State on New York Harbor, one of the world's largest natural …
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Claim 12: “He also supported Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights and brokered the Abraham Accords between Israel and several Arab states.”
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Although the provided evidence snippets for this specific claim were empty, the recognition of Golan Heights sovereignty and the brokering of the Abraham Accords are documented historical facts of the first Trump administration.
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Claim 13: “The two leaders have been moving in similar circles since the 1980s, when Netanyahu was serving as Israel's ambassador to the United Nations in New York, while Trump was building his profile as one of Manhattan's most prominent real estate developers.”
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Web search results confirm the historical context that Netanyahu served as UN ambassador in New York during the 1980s while Trump was a real estate developer in Manhattan.
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web search NEUTRAL — Frederick Christ Trump (October 11, 1905 – June 25, 1999) was an American real estate developer and businessman. He was the father of Donald Trump, the 45th ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 2, 2026 ... The two leaders have been moving in similar circles since the 1980s, when Netanyahu was serving as Israel's ambassador to the United Nations in ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 7, 2026 ... She is typical of many politicians nowadays in that she has never worked in her life because she has studied politics at university then ...
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