WASHINGTON (VINnews) — President Donald Trump delivered some of his strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah, arguing that Israeli operations in Lebanon have gone too far and resulted in excessive civilian casualties.
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Speaking during the G7 summit, Trump questioned Israel’s tactics against the Iran-backed terror group, saying strikes targeting Hezbollah should not result in widespread destruction of residential buildings and civilian areas. He suggested that Syria’s government under Ahmed al-Sharaa may be better positioned to confront Hezbollah inside the region.

Trump also voiced frustration over a recent Israeli strike in Beirut, describing the operation as disproportionate and saying Israel needed to act more responsibly in Lebanon.

Despite the criticism, Trump reaffirmed his support for Israel’s security and stressed that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. He said any future agreement with Tehran would require strict limits on Iran’s nuclear activities and warned of severe consequences if those commitments were violated.

The remarks marked a notable escalation in Trump’s criticism of Israel’s handling of the conflict in Lebanon, even as he emphasized that relations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remain strong.