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President Trump during meeting with Qatari officials on the sidelines of G7 in France, slammed Israel for its bombing of Lebanon and destroying of buildings, full remarks by Trump criticizing Israel's actions in Lebanon, full story, background details

President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Israel's military campaign in Lebanon during a bilateral meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday.

Trump said he was "not happy" with how Israel has conducted its operations, criticizing the duration of the conflict and the high civilian casualty count, asserting that "too many people are being killed."

The public friction between Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu signals a significant diplomatic rift over the trajectory of the US-Israeli-Iran war. The United States and Iran recently moved toward a major diplomatic agreement to de-escalate hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. A core element of the broader regional peace framework involves stabilizing Lebanon.

Netanyahu has heavily resisted international calls to halt operations. In a public address, he said that Israel has established "deep security zones" in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, and intends to remain in them for as long as necessary to protect the country.

According to Lebanon's health ministry, intense military actions since early March have resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, alongside the displacement of over 600,000 residents from southern Lebanon.

While Trump dismissed the conflict in Lebanon as a "minor war" compared to broader regional tensions, his statements at the G7 underscore that the White House views Israel's continuous bombardment of Beirut and civilian infrastructure as a direct impediment to securing a historic deal with Iran.

"Israel is fighting Hezbollah too long and too many people are being killed" Trump said. "And you don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody. Because there are a lot of people in those apartment houses. And they're not all Hezbollah—that I can tell you."

The US president specifically condemned the destruction of residential infrastructure, remarking, "You don't have to knock down an apartment house every time you're looking for somebody because there's a lot of people in those apartment houses – and they're not all Hezbollah." He argued that Israel's fight against Hezbollah has gone on "too long" and should have been concluded faster, noting that the ongoing violence threatens to derail delicate peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.

"I'm not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon and with Hezbollah, Trump said. "They should have been able to do the job faster. It just goes on forever. And when that happens, it throws a negative light on the big deal, and that's the deal with Iran."

In a surprising suggestion, Trump proposed that Syria should "take care" of Hezbollah, claiming Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa would "do a better job" than Israel at managing the threat without mass casualties.

"I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah," Trump said. "Because to be honest with you, I think they'd do a better job of doing it... He’s very capable. And he's been very good for me. He’s protected everything that I’ve asked for. If Israel can't do the job without killing everyone else, he'll do the job. Syria will do the job."

While Trump maintained he has a "great relationship" with Netanyahu, he issued a stark warning that "there would be no Israel" without U.S. support and demanded Netanyahu be "more responsible with respect to Lebanon," particularly following an Israeli airstrike on Beirut that occurred just hours before a planned U.S.-Iran agreement signing.

"I had a great relationship with Bibi, but now Bibi has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon..." Trump said. "Without us, without the United States, there would be no Israel. Without me, there would be no Israel because no other president was willing to do what I did. Israel would have been blown off the face of the earth, 100 percent. And every smart person in Israel knows that."

Trump was particularly vocal about the Israeli airstrike executed in Beirut just hours before the U.S. and Iran finalized an interim peace agreement: "I didn't like where, two hours before we're signing the agreement, that there was an attack in Lebanon, in Beirut. I let them know that. I didn't like that, not at all."

Vance Rebukes 'Neocons,' Opponents Of US-Iran Peace Deal For Pushing 'Forever War'

The leaked text of the multi-point U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU) has exposed deep fissures within the Republican coalition. Following a dramatic escalation that began with joint U.S.–Israel military strikes in late February 2026, Trump announced on Sunday that a formal ceasefire framework had been reached.

During a media blitz, Tuesday, on The Megyn Kelly Show, Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance aggressively defended the agreement, directing his sharpest rebukes not just at traditional neoconservatives, but also at non-interventionist allies who feel betrayed by the administration's military actions and subsequent diplomacy.

"They want this to go on until every bomb has been dropped, or until every Iranian is dead. That is not what the President of the United States wants," Vance said of neoconservative warhawks who have been having a meltdown on social media, since Trump announced that the US and Iran has signed the MOU.

The leaked draft text of the U.S.–Iran memorandum, reportedly reveals a temporary structure designed to halt hostilities for 60 days while permanent nuclear talks take place.

The core elements of the leaked document include:

• Regional Ceasefire: A total cessation of hostilities from all sides, explicitly extending to Iran's proxies and the Israel-Hezbollah front in Lebanon.

• Maritime Reopening: The U.S. will lift its naval blockade, and Iran must restore commercial navigation to pre-war volumes through the critical Strait of Hormuz.

• Sanctions & Oil Relief: The U.S. will grant immediate sanctions relief allowing Iranian oil exports and refrain from introducing new sanctions or deploying additional troops during the 60-day window.

• The Nuclear Question: Iran must reaffirm its commitment to never develop or acquire nuclear weapons. It must halt current uranium enrichment and maintain a strict status quo while negotiating the timeline for dismantling its nuclear sites. (The U.S. is pushing for a 20-year freeze; Iran is holding at 10).

• The Investment Controversy: Most controversially, reports indicate the framework outlines a path to release Iran’s frozen assets, potentially funneling into a $300 billion reconstruction and regional investment fund, though the administration claims these funds are strictly conditional on verifiable behavior changes.

On the Megyn Kelly’s podcast, Vance faced tough questions about a GOP "civil war." Right-leaning figures—including Kelly herself, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens—had previously criticized the administration's aggressive military steps, while hawkish Republicans are now furious over the diplomatic concessions being offered to Tehran.

Vance dismissed the idea that Republicans should abandon Trump over the deal, calling the internal revolt "immature."

“Even if you disagree with this particular action, it's completely ridiculous to pick up your marbles and go home, Vance said. "That's not how politics works... You can't just quit politics because the leader of a country of 330 million people makes a decision that you disagree with.”

Vance noted his frustration with non-interventionist Republicans who distance themselves from the administration whenever a disagreement arises, contrasting them with establishment hawks. “The reason why neocons are so much more effective in politics than the people on the other side in our coalition is because they play the game," he said. "They get disappointed, they make their criticisms, and they go back to fight another day.”

When pressed on the optics of lifting blockades and freeing up frozen capital for Iran, Vance downplayed the immediate financial windfall, insisting that regional investment and asset releases are entirely locked behind compliance benchmarks. “Iran won't get unfrozen funds without behavior changes,” he said.

Vance reminded Kelly that the populist MAGA coalition was built on a wide tent—ranging from non-interventionists like Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan to traditional hawks like Mark Levin—and that maintaining a "good deal for the American people" requires staying engaged in the messy realities of governance rather than walking away.

The digital MOU framework has already been electronically signed by both nations. Vice President Vance, along with Middle East Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are scheduled to fly to Geneva, Switzerland, to formally sign the physical accord, after which the White House is expected to officially publish the unredacted terms of the deal.

During a bilateral meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli military's conduct in Lebanon.

His remarks highlighted growing frustration over civilian casualties, the leveling of residential buildings, and the timing of Israeli airstrikes that threatened to disrupt a newly brokered U.S.-Iran diplomatic agreement.

President Trump’s Key Remarks

Trump explicitly condemned the tactical approach of dropping entire apartment buildings to target individual threats, stressing the heavy toll on noncombatants:

Frustration Over the Beirut Strike

Suggesting Syria Take Over the Fight

In a highly unorthodox foreign policy proposal, Trump suggested that Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa should take over the responsibility of dismantling Hezbollah, praising the Syrian leader's efficiency:

On His Relationship with Netanyahu

Despite the harsh rebukes, Trump maintained that his personal relationship with Netanyahu remained intact, though he demanded more accountability regarding Lebanon:

Context of the Full Story

• The Syrian Factor: Trump's proposal to delegate the anti-Hezbollah campaign to Damascus faces heavy regional friction. Syrian officials have publically dismissed reports of a military reentry into Lebanon as "nothing more than rumors," recalling that the previous Syrian military occupation of Lebanon lasted nearly 30 years (1976–2005).

• The Humanitarian Toll:

leaked copy of the u.s. deal with iran outlines the agreement reached, as jd vance rebukes neocons and opponents of the deal, full remarks by jd vance on megyn kelly show, full story, background details

No **leaked copy or full text** of the U.S.-Iran deal has been released; Vice President JD Vance stated the memorandum of understanding is a **"very general document" about a page and a half long** with specific terms to be finalized during **60 days of technical negotiations**. While the agreement was **digitally signed** on June 15, 2026, by President Trump, Vance, and Iranian Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the **full text is expected to be published later this week** ahead of a formal signing ceremony scheduled for **June 19 in Geneva, Switzerland**.

**JD Vance's Remarks and Defense of the Deal**

In a June 16, 2026, interview with Megyn Kelly, Vance **rebuked critics** of the peace deal, accusing opponents of spreading **"Iranian propaganda"** and labeling their refusal to support the agreement as **"very immature."** He argued that critics who were **"gung-ho about starting"** the three-and-a-half-month war are now ironically trying to stop the peace process without offering a concrete alternative. Vance emphasized that the administration **"trusts action"** over words and noted that **oil prices have already dropped** following the announcement, benefiting American consumers.

**Key Agreement Details and Financial Provisions**

*   **Nuclear Program:** The deal requires Iran to **halt uranium enrichment**, dismantle nuclear sites, and allow **IAEA inspectors** to verify the destruction of highly enriched stockpiles.

*   **Strait of Hormuz:** A core provision mandates the **immediate reopening** of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure **toll-free transit** for global oil shipments, though Vance noted some logistics remain under discussion.

*   **Financial Terms:** Vance **denied reports** that the U.S. will pay Iran **$300 billion** or unfreeze assets immediately; instead, a **performance-based sanctions relief** package and potential investment from **Gulf Coast nations** are contingent on Iran meeting its obligations.

*   **Regional Peace:** The framework includes provisions to establish peace between **Israel, Lebanon, and Gulf nations** alongside the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

*   **Terror Funding:** The agreement includes clauses requiring Iran to **stop funding terror groups**, though specific enforcement mechanisms were not detailed in available remarks.

3. Background Details: How We Got Here

The crisis escalated rapidly in early 2026, leading to what many feared would be a protracted regional war:

• January 2026 Buildup: Following a brutal internal crackdown by Iranian authorities on domestic protesters and intelligence reports suggesting Iran was restarting its nuclear enrichment programs, the Trump administration launched the largest U.S. military buildup in the Middle East since 2003.

• The February 28 Strikes: Tensions culminated in devastating, joint U.S.–Israel airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear infrastructure and military sites. The ensuing conflict resulted in over 2,000 reported Iranian casualties and shuttered the Strait of Hormuz, spiking global oil prices and threatening a massive global economic slowdown.

• The Sudden Pivot to Diplomacy: Realizing the immense economic toll of a closed Strait of Hormuz, the administration pivot to back-channel diplomacy. After an grueling 21-hour marathon of in-person talks, the framework was finalized.

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