Trump calls Netanyahu a ‘warrior PM,’ touts ‘great’ ties with Israel amid tensions over Iran (opens original article in a new tab)

US President Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu amid tensions over Israel's military actions in Lebanon and the US-Iran ceasefire deal, which requires Israel to withdraw but Israel refuses, risking renewed conflict with Hezbollah.

• Trump praised Netanyahu as a 'warrior PM' to ease tensions over Israel's actions in Lebanon
• US and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire deal with a requirement for Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon
• Israel insists on maintaining troops in southern Lebanon, conflicting with the US-Iran agreement
• US intelligence warns Netanyahu may undermine the Iran peace deal by continuing military actions against Hezbollah
• US officials express concern that Israel's presence in Lebanon could lead to renewed hostilities with Hezbollah
• Trump threatens to resume bombing Iran if talks fail but prefers avoiding war to keep oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz