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Trump says Israel taking 'too long' to fight Hezbollah, suggests Syria 'take care of' Iran
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Israel's recent strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, criticizing the approach as excessive and detrimental to ongoing peace negotiations with Iran.
- Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to act more responsibly in Lebanon, highlighting the civilian casualties caused by the attacks on Hezbollah.
- Trump suggested that Syria's new leadership, under President Ahmad al-Sharaa, might be better suited to handle Hezbollah, marking a notable shift in U.S. attitudes toward Syria.
- The strikes have complicated the peace deal with Iran, with Iran demanding an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon as part of any agreement to conclude the war.
- Syrian President al-Sharaa, who led the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, may meet with Trump soon, indicating potential new diplomatic engagements involving Syria.
