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News in English (USA) / 02.06.2026 / 08:00

Tensions in Lebanon Rise as Trump Intervenes Between Israel and Hezbollah

In a series of heated communications, former President Donald Trump confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over escalating tensions in Lebanon, reportedly using expletives and expressing frustration about the potential impact on ongoing peace talks with Iran. Trump claimed responsibility for persuading Netanyahu to halt Israeli military operations in Beirut, asserting that a ceasefire was agreed upon between Israel and Hezbollah. Amid these developments, the situation remains precarious as reports indicate that while Hezbollah has agreed to halt its attacks, hostilities could resume if tensions flare up again. Trump’s intervention appears aimed at keeping avenues for dialogue with Iran open, but the outcome of these negotiations remains uncertain.
Axios, The Times of Israel, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, CNN, BBC, The New York Times, The Hill, Financial Times, The Jerusalem Post