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US President Trump Criticizes Netanyahu Over Soleimani Operation and Lebanon Policy

Jun 19, 2026 08:03 AM CT Washington D.C., United States US-Israel relations, political criticism, Soleimani, Lebanon policy, GOP

Summary

US President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the alleged abandonment of the operation to kill Qasem Soleimani and expressed concerns over Israel's policy in Lebanon. This public rebuke signals a potential shift in US-Israel relations and highlights internal GOP criticism of Israel's strategic decisions, which could impact future diplomatic support and coordination in the conflict theater.

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For first time in over 2 years, US president brings up purported last-minute Israeli abandonment of op to kill Soleimani, as Jerusalem's policy in Lebanon risks torpedoing MOU with Iran The post Trump rehashes old grudge with Netanyahu as space for GOP criticism of Israel expands appeared first o...

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

President Trump criticized Netanyahu for the handling of the Soleimani operation and expressed concern over Israel's actions in Lebanon.

Israel NEUTRAL

Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing public criticism from the US President regarding past military decisions and current policy in Lebanon.

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