Trump publicly rebukes Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes amid Iran peace negotiations

Jun 16, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran have signed a preliminary peace deal to end their war, which includes a 60-day ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. At a G7 summit, Trump publicly rebuked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for recent strikes in Lebanon against Hezbollah, calling them "too much" and a threat to the deal. Despite the criticism and the deal's terms, Israel conducted fresh strikes and stated it is not bound by the agreement.

US-Iran peace agreement

▪The agreement was officially signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart.
▪President Trump warned he could resume bombing if Iran does not honor the agreement.
▪A formal signing ceremony is scheduled for Friday in the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland.
▪The conflict killed over 3,800 people in Lebanon, according to the country's health ministry.
▪Key terms include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and establishing a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Tehran.
▪The deal initiates a 60-day ceasefire period that began on June 17, 2026.
▪The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending their war.
▪The deal requires sanctions on Iranian oil to be lifted, allowing Tehran to sell oil for the next 60 days.

Netanyahu Lebanon strikes rebuke

▪Trump stated that Netanyahu "has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon."
▪Despite Trump's criticism, Israeli forces carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon on June 17, 2026.
▪Israeli officials stated that "Trump's agreement does not bind us" and that troops would remain in Lebanon.
▪At the G7 summit in France, President Trump publicly rebuked Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over military strikes in Lebanon.
▪The US-Iran agreement states that further Israeli attacks on Lebanon will be considered a breach of commitment.
▪Trump was angered by an Israeli air strike on Beirut which he called "vicious" and "too much," as it nearly scuttled the Iran deal.
▪Trump said Netanyahu "gets a little excited sometimes" and should use a "softer touch" with Hezbollah.
▪Trump claimed credit for Israel's existence, stating "Without me, there would be no Israel."

G7 response to deal

▪Leaders at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, welcomed the preliminary US-Iran peace agreement.
▪The G7 leaders said they were ready to help implement the agreement.
▪The G7 announced efforts to diversify energy supply routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz.