‘No judgment’: Trump slams Netanyahu over Beirut strike amid Iran deal push

Speaking to CNN political and global affairs analyst and Axios reporter Barak Ravid, Trump reportedly said: “(Netanyahu) has no f**king judgment. I let him know that.”

In a separate post on Truth Social, Trump expressed concern over the Israeli strike on Beirut, saying it risked undermining ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region.

“This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran,” he wrote.

Trump acknowledged Israel’s right to defend itself against security threats but argued that the incident prompting the response was minor.

“Nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process,” he said.

The US President further urged all parties to exercise restraint, saying: “We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel.”

In a strongly worded message, Trump added: “This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace — Let’s not blow it!”

Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that it had targeted a Hezbollah command center in Dahieh, a southern suburb of Beirut, after aerial threats were launched toward Israel.

According to the IDF, the command center was being used by Hezbollah operatives to plan attacks against Israeli civilians and soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.

“The command center was used by Hezbollah terrorists to advance terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians,” the IDF said in a statement.

In a separate post on X, the IDF also announced the killing of Ali Musa Daqduq, describing him as a senior Hezbollah commander who had held several top positions within the Iran-backed group.

The latest developments come amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider conflict in the Middle East.