United States President Donald Trump lashed out in the early hours of this Tuesday against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, telling him he is “fucking crazy” during a call to discuss the escalation in the Israeli offensive against Lebanon, according to the American media Axios. Trump’s harsh reproach comes after Netanyahu warned that his stance has not changed and that he will attack “terrorist” targets in Beirut if the Shiite militia Hezbollah does not stop its attacks against Israel. Netanyahu ordered on Monday to intensify the offensive in Lebanon with attacks in the suburbs of Beirut, an escalation that violates the current ceasefire ―also with Iran― and that put at risk the peace talks that Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold this Tuesday in Washington, in which Hezbollah does not participate. After the call with Netanyahu and after holding unusual contacts with Hezbollah, Trump announced that both Israel and the Shiite group committed to stopping the attacks. However, this early morning, both parties have reported attacks. At least two people were injured in southern Lebanon, while the Israeli army reported intercepting two projectiles in the north of the country.
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France says “nothing can justify” a prolonged Israeli occupation in Lebanon
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated this Tuesday that “nothing can justify” the continuation of Israeli military operations nor a prolonged occupation of Lebanese territory, and considered it unacceptable that Lebanon becomes a “scapegoat” for the difficulties in negotiations between Iran and the United States.
“We recognize Israel’s right to defend itself, even against unacceptable attacks by Hezbollah. However, nothing can justify the prolongation of military operations nor the prolonged deep occupation of Lebanese territory by Israel,” declared the head of French diplomacy in an interview on France 2 television.
Barrot pointed out that France advocates for a ceasefire that allows both the end of attacks by the Shiite group Hezbollah against Israel and the end of Israeli operations in Lebanon. (Efe)
Iran has not yet sent its response to the US in talks, according to Mehr agency
Iran has not yet responded to a final agreement proposal with the United States aimed at ending the conflict between the two countries, and discussions on the final text continue in Tehran, according to a source close to the Iranian negotiating team who spoke to the Mehr agency.
The source indicated that Iran is reviewing the proposal cautiously due to what it considers a history of non-compliance by the United States and longstanding distrust.
“Based on previous experiences, Iran seeks tangible and real benefits,” the source said. (Reuters)
Israeli soldier dies in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army has confirmed the death “during clashes in southern Lebanon,” where “others” were injured, according to a message posted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X.
The deceased is Captain Uri Yosef Silvester, according to Netanyahu’s message. Thus, at least 27 Israeli soldiers have died in Lebanon since March.
COLUMN
Harassments at sea
There may be people who keep a clinical or cynical distance from the volunteers who join the solidarity flotillas with Gaza sent from various parts of the world. Often, one of the self-defenses among people who decide not to get involved in anything is to ridicule those who do. It is almost a medical treatment. They think they will gain something in return, their looks do not match mine, and they select the worst of all to generalize a global disdain for the action. We could include ourselves in this profile, because the world is designed so that distraction allows you to avoid any commitment and any responsibility. Moreover, by associating causes with particular people, all those personal flaws, and there is no one without them, end up discrediting the cause. After all, even a pedophile priest harms the business prestige of God, according to the mercantilist dictate of our way of life. And every Islamic terrorist clouds Muhammad’s expansionist strategy. Despite this distancing, those who look askance at the solidarity flotilla were impressed a few weeks ago by the reception the Israeli Navy gave them in the waters of Cyprus.
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange attacks despite partial ceasefire
Israel and the Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah exchanged attacks in the early hours of this Tuesday, despite Lebanon announcing a partial ceasefire last night and just hours before they hold talks in Washington.
At least two people were injured in southern Lebanon after Israel launched airstrikes against the city of Tyre and its surroundings in recent hours.
Early Tuesday, the Israeli army reported intercepting two projectiles that crossed from Lebanon into the north of the country, and no injuries were reported. (Agencies)
Trump scolds Netanyahu for his attacks in Lebanon: “You’re fucking crazy”
United States President Donald Trump lashed out Monday night against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, telling him he is “fucking crazy” during a call to discuss the escalation in the Israeli offensive against Lebanon, according to the American news portal Axios.
In the harsh reproach to Netanyahu, the US leader used other vulgar expressions to express his discontent, according to US officials cited anonymously by Axios.
Two of the sources consulted by Axios say that Trump said he had helped prevent Netanyahu from going to jail, referring to the support he gave him during the corruption trial. “You’re completely crazy. You’d be in jail if it weren’t for me. I’m saving your skin. Now everyone hates you. Everyone hates Israel because of this,” Trump reportedly said, according to this source.
In a message posted on his social network, Truth, Trump described the conversation with Netanyahu as “very productive.”
Before Trump expressed himself in those terms, Netanyahu had warned his US counterpart that his stance had not changed and that he will attack “terrorist” targets in Beirut if the Shiite militia Hezbollah does not stop its attacks against Israel. Netanyahu ordered on Monday to intensify the offensive in Lebanon with attacks in the suburbs of Beirut, an escalation that violates the current ceasefire and puts at risk the peace talks that Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold on Tuesday in Washington, in which Hezbollah does not participate. After the renewed attacks, Iran announced it was pausing the peace negotiations it is conducting with the Trump Administration in retaliation for Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory.
After the call with Netanyahu, and after holding unusual contacts with Hezbollah, Trump announced that both Israel and the Shiite group committed to stopping their attacks. The Lebanese government confirmed that Hezbollah has agreed to cease its attacks, but Netanyahu warned on social media that Israel will resume the offensive in Beirut if it receives any attack from the Shiite group. (Efe)
WAR AGAINST IRAN
United States exonerates Israel in an extraordinary UN meeting from any responsibility in the escalation in Lebanon
Amid international concern over the situation in Lebanon, when a new wave of Beirut citizens once again leaves their homes fearing Israeli attacks and at a time when United States President Donald Trump is making efforts to prevent the escalation of violence in Lebanon from derailing negotiations with Iran, the UN Security Council met urgently this Monday to address the situation. And the diagnosis of the Washington official in this United Nations body is clear: absolutely all responsibility for what is happening in the Arab country falls on Hezbollah. Israel, according to this view, has committed no excesses and is only defending itself from the Shiite party-militia.
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Good morning. We start the live narration of the latest on the Middle East conflict, this Tuesday, June 2, a day after Iran announced the suspension of peace negotiations with the United States until Israel respects the ceasefire in its neighboring country, and held Washington responsible for the behavior of its ally. Faced with a situation that endangered the preliminary agreement being negotiated these days, Donald Trump intervened urgently with a phone call. After hanging up, the US president assured that Israel will stop its offensive in the Arab country and the Shiite militia Hezbollah will halt its attacks from southern Lebanon against Israeli territory.
