Trump Comments Critical of Israel, Netanyahu Called ‘Shameful’ by Israeli Official

Trump says leaders in Israel ‘need to straighten themselves out’ and warns that Hezbollah is ‘very smart.’

AP/Rebecca Blackwell, file
President Trump at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in Florida. AP/Rebecca Blackwell, file

Israeli leaders described as “shameful” comments from President Trump Wednesday night critical of the country’s intelligence capabilities and belittling its prime minister for not cooperating with America when his administration killed a top Iranian leader.

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