Washington/Jerusalem: A planned Israeli military operation in Beirut was reportedly called off following direct intervention by US President Donald Trump, who said he personally urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid a major escalation in Lebanon.
In a post on his social media platform, Donald Trump revealed that he had spoken with Netanyahu and requested that Israel refrain from carrying out a large-scale raid in the Lebanese capital. According to Trump, the Israeli leader agreed to reverse the planned action after the conversation.
The development came amid heightened tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and growing concerns that the conflict could widen further. Israeli authorities had previously warned of possible strikes against targets in Beirut if attacks from Hezbollah continued.
Trump also claimed to have held discussions with representatives linked to Hezbollah, saying both sides indicated a willingness to halt hostilities. He expressed hope that the understanding would hold and help prevent further violence in the region.
The reported intervention follows a period of increased military activity and diplomatic strain involving multiple countries in the Middle East. Concerns have also mounted over the future of negotiations involving Iran and the United States, with regional tensions threatening ongoing diplomatic efforts.
According to reports from US media outlet Axios, the conversation between Trump and Netanyahu was highly tense, with disagreements surfacing over Israel’s military plans. Citing unnamed officials, the report suggested that Trump strongly opposed further escalation and pressed Netanyahu to reconsider the operation.
Neither the White House nor the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office immediately issued a detailed statement on the contents of the conversation. However, the cancellation of the planned operation was seen by observers as a significant step toward preventing a broader regional conflict.
The latest developments come as Israel continues military operations in parts of Lebanon despite an existing ceasefire framework that has been under increasing pressure in recent weeks. Cross-border exchanges and regional rivalries have kept tensions elevated, raising fears of a wider confrontation.
Diplomatic efforts are expected to continue in the coming days as international stakeholders seek to preserve stability and prevent a further deterioration of security conditions in the region.
