Donald Trump claims he intervened to prevent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, urging restraint as diplomats push for a broader Iran deal.
President Donald Trump has claimed that he personally intervened to prevent a wider military confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, saying he spoke directly with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pressed for restraint as tensions continued to rise in the region.
In a social media post, Trump said his intervention resulted in assurances that Israel would not send ground troops into Beirut. His comments came after reports that Netanyahu had called for renewed Israeli strikes against areas of southern Beirut, raising concerns that the latest escalation could undermine efforts to maintain a fragile ceasefire and push the conflict into a broader phase. Trump also said Hezbollah had agreed to stop attacks against Israel following discussions carried out through intermediaries.