President Donald Trump criticized Israel’s continued fighting in Lebanon, saying too many civilians are being killed and suggesting Syria may be better positioned to handle Hezbollah.
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President Donald Trump criticized Israel on Tuesday over its military campaign in Lebanon, saying the fighting against Hezbollah has continued too long and caused too many deaths as the issue complicates broader negotiations tied to the Iran deal.
Speaking at the G7 summit, Trump said Israel’s operations in southern Lebanon and strikes in Beirut have created a growing problem while Washington works to finalize a larger agreement involving Iran. Israel and Hezbollah have been locked in intense fighting, and a ceasefire in Lebanon has become one of the most contentious points in the wider diplomatic framework.
“Israel’s fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed,” Trump said at the G7 summit.
Trump singled out Israeli strikes in populated areas, arguing that the military campaign has caused excessive collateral damage.
“You don’t have to knock down an apartment house every time you’re looking for somebody,” he said.
The president also suggested that Syria’s government could play a larger role in confronting Hezbollah if Israel cannot do so without broader civilian harm.
“If Israel can’t do the job without killing everyone else, he’ll do the job. Syria will do the job,” Trump said.
Trump’s remarks included praise for Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took power in early 2025 after an offensive launched from Syria’s northwestern Idlib province led to the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad.
The comments reflect Trump’s growing frustration with Israel’s handling of the Lebanon front as his administration works through final details of the U.S.-Iran agreement. Lebanon has emerged as a sticking point because Hezbollah is backed by Iran, and any continued Israeli military action there could complicate the broader effort to end hostilities.
Israel has argued that its operations in Lebanon are necessary to protect Israeli communities from Hezbollah attacks. Trump, however, made clear Tuesday that he believes the campaign has become too prolonged and too destructive.
The dispute adds another layer of uncertainty to the Iran negotiations, with Washington seeking a wider regional de-escalation while Israel signals it intends to continue acting against Hezbollah if it believes its security is threatened.
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