Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump admitted to calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "crazy" during a tense phone call about Israel's conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon, but emphasized their strong working relationship and shared "wartime" leadership.
- Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire and establish "pilot" security zones in Lebanon free of Hezbollah militants, with the Lebanese army taking control, aiming to progress toward a comprehensive peace agreement.
- Trump declined to set a timeline for resolving the Iran conflict, noting the Strait of Hormuz might remain blocked through September, while acknowledging Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's involvement in peace talks despite his health issues.
- Despite a U.S. House vote to halt military action against Iran, Trump is expected to reject any congressional efforts to limit his authority as commander-in-chief amid ongoing tensions.
- Hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah continue in Lebanon, with recent Israeli strikes causing civilian casualties and complicating ceasefire efforts, including a deadly attack on a family home in southern Lebanon that killed six members.