Trump warns Israel, Iran against 'messing up' peace deal amid Beirut strikes

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Israel and Iran on Sunday, imploring them not to jeopardize a delicate agreement nearing completion to end the conflict between the US and Iran. The plea came as Israel conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, causing casualties and escalating regional tensions.

Smoke billowed over the Lebanese capital following the Israeli bombardment, which the Ministry of Health reported killed three people and injured 16 others. Iran responded with threats of military retaliation. Trump, addressing the situation via social media, stated, "We are very close to a deal that will bring peace to the region, including Lebanon," and implored, "Do not mess it up!"

The potential agreement has reportedly caused disappointment within the Israeli government, which feels sidelined in negotiations primarily led by Pakistan and other parties. The recent Israeli strikes on Beirut suburbs followed an escalation of combat between Iran and Israel, marking the most severe exchange since a fragile ceasefire took effect on April 7.

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We are very close to a deal that will bring peace to the region, including Lebanon. Do not mess it up!

Trump had indicated the deal might be finalized on Sunday and had urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cease strikes on Lebanon as negotiations progressed. However, Netanyahu has defied these calls. His office stated the bombings were a response to Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. The Israeli military released footage showing an explosion and rising smoke, asserting that Hezbollah had launched three projectiles.

Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz declared in a joint statement, "Israel will not tolerate shots fired into its territory." The military also indicated preparations for potential incoming fire. Trump characterized the attack on northern Israel as "very small and insignificant," noting no casualties and asserting it should not disrupt the crucial peace process.

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Israel will not tolerate shots fired into its territory.