Trump Netanyahu G7 Summit: US President Criticizes Netanyahu Over Beirut Attack

By Aditya Nagar | June 17, 2026

Trump Netanyahu G7 summit: At the G7 Summit, US President Donald Trump showed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump said Israel would not exist without his help and claimed no other American President had done as much as he had.

Trump Netanyahu G7 Summit: US President Condemns Beirut Strike Before Iran Truce

While meeting with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in France, Trump talked about recent Israeli strikes on homes in Beirut, which took place just hours before the peace deal with Iran was announced.

He said, "I saw that attack. I saw where that bomb went. That was a vicious attack, that was too much, you know, you can do too much also."

Middle East Conflict: Trump Claims No America Means No Israel, Credits Himself For its Survival

Trump Netanyahu G7 summit: Trump said he has a "great relationship" with Netanyahu, but also claimed that without America, "there would be no Israel."

He said that without him, Israel cannot exist. No other president has achieved what he did. According to him, Israel would have been blown up long ago without his intervention.

Trump Slams Israeli Beirut Strikes as 'Vicious,' 'Too Much'

Recently, Trump has openly disagreed with Netanyahu, especially about how Israel handled Lebanon before and after the US announced a peace deal with Iran.

He called the Beirut strikes "vicious" and "too much." He said the conflict "goes on forever." He added, "And when that happens, it throws a negative light on the big deal, and that's the deal with Iran."

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Earlier this month, Trump criticized Netanyahu over the phone about the Lebanon strikes. He called the Israeli Prime Minister "f*****g crazy."

Global Summit Diplomacy: Trump Confirms Fiery Call with Netanyahu over Lebanon

The US President also said ‘’You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this."

During the call, he reportedly shouted at Netanyahu, "What the f**k are you doing?"

Later, Trump admitted on a podcast that he used strong language and said he was "perturbed" by Israel's ongoing conflict.

Netanyahu: War with Iran Saved Israel from "Nuclear Annihilation," Says Fight "Not Over"

On June 15, Netanyahu said that the war against Iran, together with the US, saved Israel from "nuclear annihilation."

He warned that the Jewish nation's fight against Tehran and its regional allies is "not over."

Hezbollah Lebanon Conflict: Rethinking Syria's Role?

Trump Netanyahu Latest News: At the G7 summit, Trump said Syria should take the lead in handling Hezbollah.

Trump added, “If Israel can't do the job without killing everyone else, Syria should do the job.”

He went on to say that he had advised Israel to let Syria deal with Hezbollah, noting his belief that Syria would handle the task effectively.

Trump Netanyahu G7 Summit: Trump additionally lauded Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, remarking that he had brought the country together rapidly and describing him as very capable and good for him.

He's protected everything that I've.” At the same event, Trump said Syria and the U.S. could work together against Hezbollah if Netanyahu cannot be controlled.

Trump Tells Qatari Emir Iran Deal Will Succeed, Next Phase to be 'Easier'

Trump Netanyahu Latest Update: Trump told the Qatari Emir that the peace deal with Iran “should be successful” and said he thinks the next round of talks will be easier.

He also denied rumors that Washington was sending money to Tehran, calling any claims of financial investment “ridiculous.” He said the deal was “fair” and “good.”

Qatar’s Emir welcomed the agreement and said it could have a positive impact on the Gulf region.

Qatar Steps In to Mediate

Pakistan and Qatar were important mediators in the peace deal. Since February 28, Doha has taken the lead in diplomatic efforts after the US-Israeli alliance bombed Iran, which started the war.

During the G7 press briefing, the Emir thanked Trump for his leadership and called the US-Iran agreement a “very important deal.”

Trump replied that the US was “very, very impressed with Qatar.”

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