Insider: The situation in Lebanon is escalating, Trump criticized Netanyahu in his speech.

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02/06/2026
Multiple sources familiar with the matter revealed to ABC that on Monday local time, President Trump had a 15-minute phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. As Israel escalated military operations in Lebanon, which could disrupt the progress of US-led negotiations with Iran, Trump criticized Netanyahu during the call. Sources disclosed that Trump accused Netanyahu of not being grateful and even scolded him for "losing his mind". The atmosphere of the call was tense, and Trump at one point questioned, "What are you really doing?"