Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to President Trump's announcement about stopping the Israeli attack against Hezbollah in Dahieh.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded this evening (Monday) to President Donald Trump's announcement that he had halted an Israeli attack against Hezbollah in Beirut's Dahieh district following a conversation between the two leaders. "I spoke this evening with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not cease attacking our cities and civilians, Israel will strike terrorist targets in Beirut. This position remains unchanged. At the same time, the IDF will continue operating in southern Lebanon as planned," Netanyahu said.
Earlier, Trump stated: "I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, and there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back. Likewise, through highly placed Representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop - That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel. President DONALD J. TRUMP." Later, the Lebanese government issued a statement explaining the details of the reported understanding between Trump and Netanyahu.
“As part of the efforts undertaken by the Lebanese government to preserve stability and prevent further escalation in Lebanon, and following a telephone conversation between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Lebanese authorities received confirmation that Hezbollah had agreed to an American proposal providing for a mutual cessation of attacks. “Under the proposed arrangement, Israel would halt strikes on southern Beirut's Dahieh district, while Hezbollah would refrain from carrying out attacks against Israel. Subsequently, the ceasefire agreement would be expanded to apply throughout Lebanese territory." (Ed note: Hezbollah will observe the ceasefire? How long will that lie last?) (Read More)
