Trump urges Israel to stop Lebanon strikes, calls for de-escalation amid Iran peace talks

Former US President Donald Trump has urged Israel to cease all military operations in Lebanon, while also calling on Hezbollah to halt attacks against Israel. Trump criticized the recent Israeli strikes on Beirut, stating they should not have occurred, particularly at a time when a peace deal with Iran is reportedly close.

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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.

"There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon," Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. He added, "but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel." Trump characterized the recent Israeli attacks as unnecessary, suggesting that while Israel has the right to defend itself, the threat it was responding to was "very small and meaningless."

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

Trump's comments came after reports of Israeli strikes on Beirut. He expressed concern that these actions could jeopardize the ongoing efforts to secure a peace agreement with Iran. "This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace - Let's not blow it!" he stated, appealing for de-escalation from all sides. The former president's intervention highlights his continued engagement in international diplomacy and his desire to influence regional stability.

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