Donald Trump used the G7 summit in France on June 16 to criticize Israel's military strikes in Lebanon. The former president warned that the attacks could unravel his efforts to secure a peace deal with Iran.
A Rare Public Rebuke
Speaking at the summit, Trump broke with typical U.S. support for Israeli operations. He said the strikes in Lebanon risked destabilizing a region already on edge. The comments marked one of his strongest public criticisms of Israel since leaving office.
The Iran Peace Deal Warning
Trump tied the Lebanon strikes directly to his broader diplomatic push. He argued that continued military action in Beirut could alienate Iranian negotiators and sink any chance of a nuclear agreement. The deal, a centerpiece of his foreign policy legacy, has faced repeated setbacks.
Betting Market Shifts
As Trump spoke, prediction market Polymarket cut its odds for Switzerland to 74.6%. The platform did not specify what triggered the adjustment. The figure reflects a drop from previous levels, though the exact prior odds were not disclosed. Switzerland's role in the broader Middle East dynamics remains unclear, but the move suggests traders are reassessing geopolitical risks.
No other G7 leaders publicly echoed Trump's stance on Israel during the summit. The conflict in Lebanon and the stalled Iran talks are expected to dominate further closed-door sessions.
