Trump Presses Netanyahu to Temper Military Campaign in Lebanon

Trump’s remarks suggest a pivot in his Middle East strategy, explicitly questioning the intensity of Israel's recent strikes against targets in the Lebanese capital. While maintaining that his rapport with Netanyahu remains firm, he framed the current offensive as a tactical overreach that requires recalibration. By proposing that Damascus take the lead in neutralizing Hezbollah-linked threats, Trump advocates for an externalization of regional security duties that would effectively distance Israel from the front lines of the conflict.