In unusually frank remarks, US President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge that Israel has been killing many civilians in its attacks on Lebanon, which it claims are targeting only Hezbollah. He told reporters: 'Israel's fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed. And you don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you are looking for somebody, because there are a lot of people in those apartment houses and they are not all Hezbollah, that I can tell you.'
Trump Criticizes Israeli Tactics
Trump said he did not like that Israel had attacked the Lebanese capital of Beirut – not the 'southern side' – shortly before the deal with Iran was signed. 'If Israel can't do the job without killing everyone else, he'll do the job, Syria will do the job,' Trump said, referring to Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, with whom he has good relations.
Implications for the Region
The remarks come amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with Israel continuing its military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump's suggestion that Syria could be more effective raises questions about US policy and alliances in the region.
- Trump's comments highlight concerns over civilian casualties in Israeli strikes.
- He implied that Syria under al-Sharaa could target Hezbollah more precisely.
- The statement may strain US-Israel relations further.
