Trump Urges More ‘Surgical’ Strikes Against Hezbollah

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged for more "surgical" military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon. In an interview broadcast Sunday, Trump specified his desire for a more precise approach to strikes against the group.

"I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical," Trump told NBC's "Meet the Press." He also expressed a wish for "Lebanon to have a better life."

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I'd like to see a more surgical attack on Hezbollah. I think it should be more surgical.

When questioned about whether Lebanon should be part of a peace agreement with Iran, Trump explicitly stated, "No, no. Not at all. I'm not demanding." This contrasts with Iran's reported desire to link the Lebanese conflict with negotiations over its nuclear program.

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I'd like to see Lebanon have a better life.

Trump's comments come amid ongoing Israeli strikes on southern Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold. Israel states these actions are retaliation for attacks on its territory, despite a fragile ceasefire. Since fighting reignited on March 2, Israeli strikes have destroyed numerous buildings and, according to official figures, killed over 3,560 people in Lebanon. On the Israeli side, 29 soldiers and one civilian contractor have been killed in Lebanon.

Hezbollah began attacking Israel in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the initial U.S.-Israel offensive. A ceasefire, intended to halt hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, took effect on April 17 but has not been consistently observed. Trump also suggested Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa could assist in forging an agreement for the Lebanon conflict, praising Syria's current leadership.

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No, no. Not at all. I'm not demanding.