WASHINGTON, June 2 -- US President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's military escalation in Lebanon, according to a report published by Axios citing unnamed US officials and sources familiar with the call.

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The report claimed that Trump strongly criticised Netanyahu's handling of the conflict and expressed frustration over Israel's plans to expand military operations in Lebanon. According to the sources, the US president warned that further escalation could increase Israel's international isolation and complicate diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region.

The reported convers...