June 1 (THEWILL) — U.S President, Donald J. Trump, has disclosed a “very productive call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after which he announced what he described as a breakthrough involving a cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
In a statement posted by the White House on Monday, Trump asserted that there would be “no Troops going to Beirut,” suggesting a de-escalation of military involvement in Lebanon amid ongoing regional tensions.
Trump further disclosed that he also communicated with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, and that the group had agreed to halt all forms of armed engagement.
“I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop,” Trump was quoted as saying in the post.
However, no independent confirmation has been provided by Israeli authorities, Hezbollah leadership, or Lebanese government officials regarding the alleged conversations or any agreement to end fighting.
The White House statement also did not provide details on the timing of the calls, the diplomatic framework under which they occurred, or whether formal ceasefire negotiations were underway involving mediating states or international organisations.
The region remains tense amid ongoing security developments involving Israel and Hezbollah, with repeated calls from global powers for restraint and de-escalation.
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