Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah Halt Fighting as Iran Talks Resume at Rapid Pace
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Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jun 1
Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah Halt Fighting as Iran Talks Resume at Rapid Pace
9 articles · Updated · FRANCE 24 English · Jun 1
Trump said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to stop fighting after Netanyahu promised no troops would enter Beirut's southern suburbs and forces already heading there had turned back.
Tasnim had reported earlier Monday that Iran suspended talks with mediators in protest over Israel's expanding Lebanon offensive against Hezbollah, before Trump later said dialogue was continuing rapidly.
Trump's latest posts contrasted with his remarks to CNBC and NBC News hours earlier, when he said he did not care if the Iran talks collapsed and suggested silence might be preferable.
The Lebanon front has become a spillover from the Iran war launched on February 28, with Hezbollah attacks since March 2 displacing more than 1.2 million people in Lebanon.
With Iran's influence looming, can this unprecedented U.S.-Hezbollah deal truly secure a lasting peace on Israel's border?
After decades of a no-contact policy, has Trump's engagement with Hezbollah permanently rewritten the rules of American diplomacy?
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire of April 2026: Fragile Pause Amid Deep Divisions and Humanitarian Crisis
Overview
On April 16, 2026, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump after a successful meeting between envoys. The United States played a pivotal role in facilitating this deal, aiming to pause ongoing regional hostilities. The international community, including the UN Secretary General and European leaders, welcomed the cessation of violence and commended U.S. efforts, urging all parties to fully respect the agreement and comply with international law. While the ceasefire brought a tense pause, the situation remains delicate, with underlying tensions and the need for continued diplomatic engagement.