Trump confirms he was 'perturbed' at Netanyahu over war in Lebanon

<article data-history-node-id="441618" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-confirms-he-was-perturbed-netanyahu-over-war-lebanon" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-confirms-he-was-perturbed-netanyahu-over-war-lebanon" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Trump confirms he was 'perturbed' at Netanyahu over war in Lebanon</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he was frustrated at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's conduct in Lebanon.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was asked by presenter Miranda Devine during an interview with Pod Force One to confirm reports that he was angry with Netanyahu and had said "Are you F-ing crazy? What are you F-ing doing? I helped you stay out of jail."&nbsp;</p> <p>"Is that true - did you speak to him in those terms?"&nbsp;Devine asked.&nbsp;</p> <p>"I did," Trump relied. "I wouldn't say angry. I was a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon... I said Bibi, we've got to stop this."&nbsp;</p> <p>He went on to say that he has a "very good relationship" with Netanyahu and likes him a lot.&nbsp;</p> </div> </div> </article>