Trump slams Israel over Beirut attack, urges parties to cease fire for 'peace deal'

Donald Trump has publicly criticized Israel's recent attack on Beirut's southern suburbs, urging all parties to cease fire to secure a peace deal with Iran. The former U.S. president posted on his Truth Social network that the "attack on Beirut should not have happened," especially as a peace deal with Iran is nearing completion. He described the Israeli response as "very small and meaningless," asserting that no one was harmed and it should not jeopardize the ongoing negotiations.

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This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran.

Trump called for an end to all attacks, stating, "There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel." He expressed hope that this could be the start of "a long and beautiful peace" and urged against jeopardizing it.

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Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process.

However, the article highlights that Israel's government views the proposed deal with deep disappointment and has been sidelined in negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office stated that the strikes were a response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. The Israeli military reported Hezbollah launched projectiles, releasing footage of smoke rising after an audible boom. Hezbollah has not yet commented.

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We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down.

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a statement emphasizing that "Israel will not tolerate firing into its territory." The military subsequently prepared for potential incoming fire. The strikes hit a five-story apartment building in Dahieh's Ghobeiri neighborhood. The article also mentions Iran's stance, with Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warning the U.S. and Gen. Mohammad Jafar Asadi vowing retribution for the "crimes."

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This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace, Let’s not blow it!