Trump intervenes in Israel-Hezbollah conflict, forbidding Beirut strikes
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- US President Donald Trump reportedly intervened in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, forbidding further strikes on Beirut.
- Trump also announced a renewal of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
- Israeli opposition figures criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, viewing the US intervention as a sign of subservience.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly intervened in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, forbidding further strikes on the Lebanese capital of Beirut. According to media reports, Trump communicated this decision to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense phone call.
Furthermore, Trump announced on social media the renewal of a ceasefire between Israel and the Shiite militant group Hezbollah. This move has drawn sharp criticism from Israeli opposition leaders.
The government has lost control of Israel's sovereignty
Prominent figures like Naftali Bennett, a leading opposition politician, commented that the government has lost control of Israel's sovereignty. Bennett views Trump's intervention as evidence of an "undignified dependence" on the United States under Netanyahu's leadership. His political partner, Jair Lapid, labeled the prime minister a "complete vassal." Avigdor Lieberman, head of a right-wing opposition party, expressed outrage, stating, "We are not a banana republic."
We are not a banana republic.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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