Trump tells Netanyahu to pull back on Israel’s barrage on Lebanon
Trump called Netanyahu and urged fewer strikes as Israel’s bombardment killed more than 300 people and threatened ceasefire talks with Iran.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale back military operations in Lebanon during a phone call, seeking to prevent a regional flare-up that could jeopardize negotiations with Iran.
- Mounting tensions followed Israeli strikes that killed over 200 people on Wednesday, prompting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to file a complaint at the United Nations and order security forces to tighten control over Beirut.
- Netanyahu signaled readiness for direct talks focused on disarming Hezbollah, yet vowed to continue striking Lebanon "with full force," creating tension between Israel's stated willingness to be "a helpful partner" and its military posture.
- Diplomatic efforts face mounting pressure as Vice President JD Vance prepares to lead a ceasefire delegation to Iran on Friday, amid warnings that the fragile two-week ceasefire is wavering and Iranian officials threaten retaliation.
- Analysts warn that failure to restrain strikes risks a wider regional conflict, as Iranian officials threaten retaliation and potential abandonment of the ceasefire agreement, destabilizing the broader Middle East.
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