Israel should stop all strikes in Lebanon, IDF threatens chance of ceasefire, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has stated that Israel should stop all strikes in Lebanon, as the IDF's actions threaten the chance of a ceasefire. Trump made these comments in a conversation with Israel's Channel 12, just hours before the expected signing of the US-Iran ceasefire deal. The situation remains tense, with the potential for further conflict still present.
- ▪Israel has been conducting strikes in Lebanon, which may hinder a potential ceasefire.
- ▪The US and Iran are expected to sign a ceasefire deal, which could impact the situation in the region.
- ▪The IDF's actions have been criticized by Trump, who believes they threaten the chance of a ceasefire.
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Israel should stop all strikes in Lebanon, IDF threatens chance of ceasefire, Trump says"Bibi has no f***ing discretion," Trump said in a conversation with Israel's Channel 12, hours before the US-Iran ceasefire deal was expected to be signed. Follow us on GoogleU.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on board Air Force One while flying from Joint Base Andrews to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S., June 5, 2026. (photo credit: REUTERS/Nathan Howard)
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