President Donald Trump acknowledged in an interview published on June 3, 2026, that he used profanity during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The discussion reportedly centered on Trump's frustration with Israel's ongoing military campaign in Lebanon.

According to earlier reporting by Axios, Trump told Netanyahu that he was acting recklessly and expressed concern that Israel's actions were damaging its international standing.

During an interview with New York Post journalist Miranda Devine, Trump confirmed that he had spoken to Netanyahu in strong language, although he rejected the characterization that he was angry.

Instead, he described himself as being 'a little bit perturbed' by what he viewed as Israel's continued military operations in Lebanon despite repeated calls for restraint.Trump stated that he told Netanyahu that the fighting needed to stop.

The article notes that Israel's military campaign in Lebanon has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, citing figures from Lebanon's Health Ministry.The conflict has also become a significant issue in broader regional diplomacy.

According to the report, Iran has demanded an end to Israeli attacks in Lebanon as a condition of negotiations with the Trump administration regarding efforts to end the war.

The article portrays the exchange as evidence of growing tensions between Trump and Netanyahu over the handling of the conflict and its impact on ongoing diplomatic initiatives in the Middle East.