Trump scolds Netanyahu for having ‘no f***ing judgment’ after Beirut strike 

Published June 14, 2026 1:52pm ET | Updated June 14, 2026 3:43pm ET



President Donald Trump reportedly dismissed Benjamin Netanyahu as having “no f***ing judgment” after the president phoned the Israeli prime minister to rebuke him for his latest military strike on Beirut.

Israel said the action was retaliation for missile attacks by Hezbollah terrorists into northern Israel, but Trump said in a social media post that it jeopardized peace negotiations with Iran.

The president told Israel’s Channel 12 that he was “very unhappy” with Netanyahu’s action because it was unwarranted based on the outcome of Hezbollah’s strikes.

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