US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he considered the Israeli-Hezbollah war in Lebanon to be a minor conflict that would have no impact on the framework deal to end the war between the United States
and Iran.
While speaking alongside Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, Trump said he told Israel that he did not like its attack on Beirut, adding that “there would be no Israel” without the US.
When asked if the US-Iran deal could survive even if Israel attacks Lebanon, Trump said, “It can.”
“I consider that the minor war. Iran’s the big one, but we have that little pinprick out there that constantly rears its head and that’s Hezbollah,” he added. Trump also said the deal announced with Iran should be successful, adding the second stage of the deal is expected to be easier.
Trump Says Syria Should Take Care Of Hezbollah
The US president appeared to criticise Israeli military action in Lebanon, saying they have been fighting Hezbollah for “too long and too many people are being killed.”
“I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah because, to be honest with you, I think they’d do a better job of doing it,” he said.
BIG: Trump on Lebanon:
I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah.
To be honest with you, I think they would do a better job. pic.twitter.com/tvzo8aJOFm
— Clash Report (@clashreport) June 16, 2026
Trump said he had a “great relationship” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but the latter “has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon.”
“Without me there would be no Israel, because no other president was willing to do what I did.”
He also warned that “all hell will rain down” on Iran if it attempts to acquire a nuclear weapon.
Trump, who arrived in France for the G7 Summit on Monday, is expected to hold meetings with world leaders as discussions focus on trade, security, the Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine and broader geopolitical challenges.
