Hezbollah Accepts Ceasefire Proposal, but Netanyahu Threatens Beirut Strikes

Lebanese authorities have announced that the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia has accepted a U.S.-backed proposal to halt mutual shelling with Israel. The Lebanese embassy in the U.S. confirmed that Hezbollah agreed to the plan for a reciprocal cessation of attacks, intended to extend across all of Lebanon.

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The Lebanese authorities have received confirmation that Hezbollah has accepted the U.S. proposal for a mutual cessation of attacks.

This development follows U.S. President Donald Trump's description of a "very productive" conversation with Hezbollah representatives, stating they agreed to end all exchanges of fire. Trump also indicated that Israel had committed to ending the mutual attacks, asserting he had persuaded both sides toward de-escalation. He noted that no Israeli troops would be sent to Beirut, and any forces en route were recalled.

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They have agreed that all shooting will stop – that Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel.

However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning, threatening to strike targets in Beirut if Hezbollah does not cease its attacks on Israeli cities and citizens. The Israeli military reported intercepting two projectiles from Lebanon early Tuesday, with no reported casualties. The conflict, which began in March, has seen Hezbollah launching attacks on Israeli positions while Israel conducts airstrikes and ground operations in southern Lebanon.

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I told him that Israel will attack terrorist targets in Beirut should Hezbollah not stop its attacks on our cities and our citizens.