Trump-Netanyahu call reportedly halts planned Beirut strike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly called off a planned military operation targeting Beirut after a tense phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to multiple media reports, Trump strongly objected to Israel’s proposed escalation in Lebanon, warning that further military action could worsen regional instability and damage ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
The disagreement came amid heightened tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group.
Netanyahu had earlier indicated that Israel was prepared to strike targets in Beirut if Hezbollah continued attacks on northern Israel. However, following the conversation, reports suggested that plans for a major operation in the Lebanese capital were put on hold.
Trump later stated that Israeli forces heading toward Beirut had been turned back and claimed that Hezbollah had also agreed, through intermediaries, to stop attacks.
The development highlights growing pressure from Washington to prevent a wider regional conflict.
While both sides have signaled support for de-escalation, Israeli officials maintain that military operations in southern Lebanon will continue if security threats persist.
The situation remains fragile, with concerns that any renewed violence could derail broader diplomatic efforts involving Iran and regional stakeholders.
