US President Donald Trump has criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s military action in Lebanon, making the remarks during the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France.

Trump said Washington’s support remains central to Israel’s existence and warned that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is dragging on for too long amid rising tensions linked to the Israel–Lebanon front.

His comments came after Israel carried out an airstrike in a Beirut suburb despite a reported US-Iran agreement aimed at calming regional hostilities, including in Lebanon and surrounding areas. Netanyahu had earlier insisted Israeli forces would remain in designated security zones, saying operations against Hezbollah would continue.

Trump also criticised the scale of Israel’s military response, arguing that not every target required large-scale destruction and urging a faster resolution to the conflict. He added that continued violence was undermining broader diplomatic efforts in the region.

The remarks highlight growing public friction between Washington and Tel Aviv as diplomatic efforts to stabilise the Middle East face renewed strain.