June 2, 2026

Conservative commentator Mark Levin is calling for a criminal investigation after details of a reported phone call between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were leaked amid escalating tensions involving Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanon, and negotiations tied to Iran. The controversy centers on claims that Trump sharply criticized Netanyahu over Israeli military actions in Lebanon, with the reported call quickly becoming a flashpoint in U.S.-Israel political debate.

Levin argued that the leak was not merely a media matter, but a serious breach with potential national security implications. In a statement posted after the report circulated, Levin accused anonymous leakers of fabricating key parts of the story and said the episode should trigger consequences for both the outlet involved and those who provided the information.

Levin wrote:

“MORE RE YESTERDAY’S LEAK ABOUT THE PHONE CALL BETWEEN POTUS AND BIBII

Barack Ravid at Axios should be fired. Reason: his story was largely fabricated by those leaking anonymously leaking to him. The media need to take seriously the accuracy of what they report and these media companies need to clean up their messes. Axios should issue an immediate correction and apology, and the DOJ/FBI should open a criminal investigation today. A criminal investigation is warranted because of the nature of the leak and the purpose, which was to damage relations between our country and Israel, give aid and support to the enemy, and influence the course of the war/negotiations in a way that is harmful to our country.

I have already commented on the actual substance of the call: Israel must be free to destroy Hezbollah. Hezbollah continues to rain thousands of missiles and drones against Israel, at the direction of its Iranian regime masters. Israel is a sovereign nation that must and will protect its people. Let’s recall that Hezbollah has killed hundreds of Americans, including Marines, over the years. They are doing us a favor as well by taking on Hezbollah, which we’ve refused to do for decades.

Moreover, Iran must not be able to dictate terms of any agreement, including its demand to protect Hezbollah should any deal be struck (and, obviously, I’ve made my opposition to any deal known — the regime needs to be eliminated if we, in our country, as well as the rest of the world, are to be finally free of the Islamist nuclear and terror threat — see my monologue last Sunday on Fox).”

The dispute underscores the sensitivity surrounding U.S.-Israel communications during active regional conflict. It also highlights broader concerns among supporters of Israel that leaked diplomatic conversations can affect military strategy, public perception, and ongoing negotiations involving Iran and Hezbollah.