Former U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Israel’s military actions in Lebanon, specifically regarding tactics used against Hezbollah militants. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump questioned the necessity of bombing entire residential buildings in pursuit of militants. He suggested such actions result in unacceptable civilian deaths and damage. This marks a rare instance of Trump publicly rebuking Israel, a close U.S. ally. The comments come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah along the Lebanon-Israel border. The White House has not yet responded to requests for further comment on Trump’s remarks. The criticism highlights a divergence in perspectives on acceptable military strategies in densely populated areas.