Trump: 'Very good communication' with Hezbollah, ceasefire agreement - Israel will not send troops
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- U.S. President Donald Trump announced he had "very good communication" with Hezbollah, which he said agreed to a ceasefire.
- Trump also reported a "very productive" conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who agreed not to send troops to Beirut.
- This communication potentially de-escalates tensions after Israel had considered military operations in southern Beirut.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the United States had engaged in "very good communication" with Hezbollah, leading to an agreement for a ceasefire. The President framed this diplomatic exchange as a potential de-escalation of rising tensions in the region.
"Through high-level representatives, I had very good communication with Hezbollah and they agreed that a full ceasefire would be stopped," Trump stated, emphasizing the diplomatic nature of the interaction. This announcement came as a surprise, particularly given the recent considerations for military action.
Through high-level representatives, I had very good communication with Hezbollah and they agreed that a full ceasefire would be stopped.
Trump also confirmed a "very productive" discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to the President, Netanyahu committed to not deploying troops to Beirut. Units that were reportedly en route to the city have since returned to their bases, signaling a shift away from potential military operations.
This development followed reports from two Israeli sources indicating that Israel was awaiting final approval from Trump to commence operations in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The President's communication with Hezbollah appears to have altered this course, averting an immediate military escalation.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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