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Presidential comments on Israeli military actions can shape expectations around U.S. diplomatic pressure and the durability of any U.S.-Iran agreement.

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Track any follow-up statements from the White House or Israeli government after the G7 meetings.

World cbsnews.com · Jun 16, 2026 11:42 UTC

Trump Calls Israel Lebanon Strike Excessive but Affirms Netanyahu Ties

President Trump stated that Israel's recent attack in Lebanon was excessive while emphasizing his positive relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu. The remarks were made during the G7 summit in France.