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Trump urges Israel to halt Beirut strikes, calls for restraint amid Iran peace talks

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former US President Donald Trump expressed regret over Israel's airstrikes on Beirut, urging both Israel and Hezbollah to cease attacks.
  • Trump stated that the recent attacks should not have occurred, especially as a peace agreement with Iran is nearing completion.
  • He called for de-escalation from all parties, emphasizing the potential for a long and peaceful resolution in the region.

Former US President Donald Trump has voiced regret over Israel's airstrikes on Beirut, urging a halt to attacks by both Israel and Hezbollah. Trump stated that the recent strikes should not have taken place, particularly given the proximity to a peace agreement with Iran. He reiterated calls for all parties involved to exercise restraint.

The attacks on Beirut this morning should not have happened. Especially because we are at such a special time, very close to a peace agreement with Iran.

— Donald TrumpFormer US President Donald Trump's statement on social media regarding Israeli airstrikes on Beirut.

In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump declared, "The attacks on Beirut this morning should not have happened. Especially because we are at such a special time, very close to a peace agreement with Iran." He acknowledged Israel's right to self-defense but pointed out that the threat it was responding to from Hezbollah was "very minor and meaningless," with no casualties reported. This suggests that Israel's counterattack was disproportionate.

Trump's statement followed an earlier incident where three drones launched by Hezbollah entered northern Israeli territory and detonated. He urged, "Israel should not carry out any more attacks anywhere in Lebanon, and at the same time, any other force, including Hezbollah, must cease attacks on Israel." The Israeli military has reportedly maintained a heightened state of alert following the Beirut airstrikes, anticipating potential retaliation from Iran.

Israel should not carry out any more attacks anywhere in Lebanon, and at the same time, any other force, including Hezbollah, must cease attacks on Israel.

— Donald TrumpFormer US President Donald Trump's statement urging de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Concluding his appeal, Trump emphasized the potential for regional peace. "We are very close to an agreement that will bring peace to the region, including Lebanon. All parties must de-escalate tensions," he said. "This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace. Let's not ruin it." His intervention underscores his continued interest in influencing international diplomacy and regional stability.

This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace. Let's not ruin it.

— Donald TrumpFormer US President Donald Trump's appeal for de-escalation in the region.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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