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Netanyahu Criticizes Trump Over Hezbollah-Like Threat Scenario
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First reported by Maariv · Jun 20, 2026
What happened
Benjamin Netanyahu used a JNS conference in Jerusalem to argue that the United States would act forcefully against a Hezbollah-like threat on its border. U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee also warned about Iran, saying it poses an existential danger to America and Israel.
- 01Netanyahu said America would cross a border to stop terrorists and protect civilians.
- 02He criticized Trump while comparing Hezbollah to a threat inside the United States.
- 03Mike Huckabee backed Israeli actions in Lebanon and joked about possibly being fired.
- 04Huckabee called Iran untrustworthy and warned it threatens both Israel and the U.S.
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MaarivCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
Netanyahu ally warns Trump is turning against him as pressure mounts over Lebanon and Iran
Now 14Right · HebrewJun 20, 2026
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