Afghanistan, June 17 -- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of Lebanon, saying Israel owes its survival to his presidency.

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Israel's military operations in Lebanon, saying Israeli forces had gone "too far" and warning that continued escalation could jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region.

Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the conflict, saying large numbers of civilians had been killed in Lebanese residential areas. He urged Israel to act more responsibly and avoid steps that could destabilize broader peace initiatives.

Trump said he...