Trump says he shouted and cursed Netanyahu as he "was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon."

Netanyahu won't stop until all Arab political parties are gone Submitted by Abed Abou Shhadeh on Tue, 06/02/2026 - 20:21 As parliamentary elections loom, the Israeli leader is ramping up efforts to delegitimise Palestinian candidates Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference on 19 March, 2026 (Reuters) On More than two decades ago, Benjamin Netanyahu, then Israel s finance minister, told the Herzliya security conference that the primary demographic threat facing the country did not arise from the Palestinians living in the occupied West Bank and Gaza, but rather from the Israeli Arabs in 1948 territories

US lawmaker dismisses Trump-Netanyahu tensions as all talk US Republican Representative Thomas Massie criticised Washingtons continued financial support for Israel and downplayed reports of a heated exchange between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump reportedly held a tense phone call with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, slamming his ingratitude and warning that his Lebanon escalation was threatening to hinder Washington's negotiations with Tehran.

US President Donald Trump reportedly lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call.

Meanwhile, the US is advancing a roadmap aimed at reducing hostilities in Lebanon, where Israel continues to bomb civilian areas despite growing international pressure for de-escalation. Here are the latest developments: US forces strike radar and drone sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, describing the attacks as self-defence measures Irans IRGC says it launched a retaliatory strike against a base it claims was involved in attacks on Sirik Island Kuwait reports intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks amid heightened regional tensions Trump says any future agreement with Iran will clearly prohibit Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon US officials present a proposal for the gradual de-escalation of hostilities in Lebanon Under the proposed roadmap, Hezbollah would halt attacks on Israel in exchange for Israel refraining from further escalation in Beirut Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds separate talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says talks with Washington are continuing but it is "too early" to judge the outcome Reports say Trump is seeking tougher language in a draft memorandum of understanding, including provisions related to nuclear commitments and the Strait of Hormuz France requests an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Lebanon as Israeli attacks intensify Qatar condemns continued Israeli attacks in Lebanon while diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a broader regional escalation

'Trumps pitch rests on a mistaken impression that the countries he ensnared into a war owe him a favour' - Former senior US official Trump called on several countries that lack diplomatic ties with Israel to normalise, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan. His request came shortly after he spoke with the leaders of those countries, and then with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a separate call

Al Jazeeras Obaida Hitto brings you the latest from southern Lebanon amidst increasing Israeli attacks.

Residents leave southern Beirut amid fears of escalation Families have begun fleeing Beiruts southern suburbs following new threats from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Al Jazeera Arabic reported

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to smite Hezbollah with overwhelming force.

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodovar called Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin monsters.

Veteran Senator Bernie Sanders has called on Congress to stop drawing blank checks for Israel as new poll says 57% of Americans oppose more US support for the regime.

Matt Duss, executive vice president at the Center for International Policy, argued that the demand for zero uranium enrichment has hardened positions and stalled negotiations. In a post on X, he said the condition was a poison pill pushed on him by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and warmongers in Washington who wanted a war

The Israeli Prime Ministers government is bringing radical change to the countrys democratic institutions.

Former Pentagon chief says he rejected an assessment by Netanyahu suggesting that Irans ruling establishment would rapidly collapse if subjected to military aggression.

Pakistans defense minister has described Israels PM Netanyahu as a monster and a disgrace to humanity.

Netanyahu's office says he visited UAE, Gulf state denies claim Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a "secret" visit to the UAE during the US-Israeli war on Iran, Netanyahus office said in a statement on Wednesday, which sparked an unusual denial from the Gulf state

Iranian first vice president said Tehran's 'right' to the Strait of Hormuz is 'established and the matter is closed'.

Netanyahu condemns EU sanctions on settlers 'for living' in occupied West Bank Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus office has lashed out at new European Union sanctions targeting Israeli settlers, rejecting the measures as illegitimate

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran have dimmed after Donald Trump dismissed Irans latest response to the US peace proposal as totally unacceptable

Oil prices jumped on Monday after Israel warned that the conflict with Iran was still ongoing.

Its inappropriate, declining to give further details. He also said he had a very nice call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but stressed that negotiations with Iran are my situation, not everybody elses.

Netanyahu says Iran war 'not over' amid fragile US ceasefire Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that the war with Iran is not over, despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire

Pakistan army chief says mediation efforts are focused on achieving lasting peace. Israelis protest against Benjamin Netanyahus government and the Lebanon war

Netanyahus rivals unite ahead of elections, but is this alliance strong enough to actually unseat him?