Trump criticises Israel's tactics in Lebanon, says it is killing civilians (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Donald Trump criticized Israel's military tactics in Lebanon, calling for more responsible actions and expressing frustration over Israeli attacks that could affect his Iran peace deal, while the White House reaffirmed its support for Israel.

• Trump publicly criticized Israel's military tactics in Lebanon, stating that bombing entire apartment buildings to target Hezbollah militants is unnecessary
• Trump expressed frustration over Israeli attacks in Beirut that he claimed could jeopardize his Iran peace deal, and called on Israel to be more responsible in its actions towards Lebanon
• The White House emphasized Trump's strong relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and described the Israel Defense Forces as 'incredible partners' despite the criticism
• Israel has faced international criticism for its military actions, including the Gaza assault that resulted in significant civilian casualties, but maintains that it does not target non-combatants