Trump Rebukes Israel and Iran for Ceasefire Violations, Urges Israel to Halt Strikes in Heated Outburst

President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery rebuke of Israel and Iran on Tuesday, accusing both nations of violating a ceasefire he announced just hours earlier to end a 12-day conflict that has killed hundreds and pushed the Middle East to the brink of wider war. In a candid and expletive-laden outburst to reporters before departing for a NATO summit in The Hague, Trump expressed frustration with both sides, particularly Israel, for continuing military actions despite the truce. He later took to Truth Social, warning Israel in stark terms: “ISRAEL. DO NOT DROP THOSE BOMBS. IF YOU DO IT IS A MAJOR VIOLATION. BRING YOUR PILOTS HOME, NOW!” The developments have cast doubt on the ceasefire’s viability and highlighted Trump’s struggle to broker peace in a volatile region. A Ceasefire Under Strain Trump announced the ceasefire late Monday, June 23 via Truth Social, declaring, “THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT. PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT!” The agreement, brokered with Qatari mediation, call...