US EditionTrump says Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold direct talks, first time in '34 years'
Washington is pressing for a ceasefire after more than 2,000 people were killed and 1.2 million displaced in Lebanon, officials said.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun would speak, aiming to create "breathing room" between the nations. Israeli officials confirmed the call, though Lebanese sources initially said they were "unaware" of any planned contact.
- This potential communication follows the first direct diplomatic negotiations in decades, held in Washington on Tuesday. The conflict began March 2 when Hezbollah, backed by Iran, launched missile attacks into northern Israel.
- While diplomatic contacts advance, Israeli military operations continue in southern Lebanon, where strikes have killed more than 2,000 people and displaced over one million. The Israeli army targets infrastructure near Bint Jbeil.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly joining the call as Washington pressures both sides toward a ceasefire. Administration officials stressed they "would welcome" an end to hostilities but did not demand an immediate ceasefire.
- The U.S. maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports, which officials insist is separate from Israel-Lebanon peace efforts. Iran warned the blockade could lead to further regional instability if it persists.
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Strategic partner blows up Trump's claim about peace talks coming after 34 years
Lebanese officials directly contradicted President Donald Trump's breezy suggestion that its leader would speak with Israeli leadership.The 79-year-old president announced on Truth Social that Lebanese President Joseph Aoun would speak Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying they were "trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon. It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years," but Lebanes…
Trump Pushes Israel, Lebanon Talks as He Seeks ‘Breathing Room’
President Donald Trump said Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak for the first time in decades, adding that he is pushing for “breathing room” despite the intensifying conflict. “It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow. Nice!” Trump wrote in a April 16 Truth Social post. Israel’s security cabinet discussed a potential ceasefire in Lebanon last night, but no decision was made. A senior…
Trump says Lebanon, Israel to meet for further talks Thursday
President Trump announced Wednesday evening that Israeli and Lebanese officials would meet for another round of talks on Thursday, in a bid to end Israel's war against the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon and secure a ceasefire.
Donald Trump, said Wednesday that “the leaders” of Israel and Lebanon will speak this Thursday, in the midst of talks between the two countries to reach a ceasefire, mediated by the US. “We are trying to give some space to breathe between Israel and Lebanon. It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. Tomorrow will happen. Great!” Trump wrote on his Truth Social account. This announcement, which does not specify who…
The dialogue would still take place this Friday, according to the President of the United States; a minister of Benjamin Netanyahu said the dialogue would take place
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