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Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Stop Shooting Each Other

Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Agree to Stop Shooting Each Other

Summary

President Donald Trump said he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah leaders. They agreed to stop shooting at each other as part of a ceasefire effort.

Key Facts

  • President Trump spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday.
  • Trump asked Netanyahu not to launch a major raid into Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Netanyahu turned his troops around after the conversation.
  • Trump also talked with representatives of Hezbollah leaders.
  • Both Israel and Hezbollah agreed to stop firing at each other and their soldiers.
  • The Lebanese Presidency confirmed an agreement to stop attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs and to expand the ceasefire to all Lebanese territories.
  • Meetings are scheduled to continue talks on the ceasefire on Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • The ceasefire has been in place since mid-April amid ongoing U.S. talks with Iran.
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