Trump rebuked Netanyahu in phone call demanding Lebanon ceasefire.
Axios reported that President Trump called Prime Minister Netanyahu 'f**king crazy' during a phone call demanding Israel agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah. Trump reportedly told Netanyahu he was saving him and that he would be in prison without his intervention. The call came amid US-led negotiations with Iran that are conditioned on a Lebanon truce.
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Divergence score
This event sits in the top 21% of divergence this week. 5 outlets covered it, splitting into 5 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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The right-leaning NY Post frames Trump as cautioning Netanyahu about consequences. The centrist outlets highlight the expletive-laden rebuke and Netanyahu's acquiescence. The Jerusalem Post commentary asks whether Netanyahu's acquiescence has left Israel unable to determine its own fate.
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“Trump scolds Netanyahu in testy phone call: 'You could be left alone against Iran very soon'”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“Trump said to tell Netanyahu 'you're f**king crazy' while demanding Lebanon truce: 'I'm saving your ass. Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel'” · Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel, Reuters, The Hill
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