Trump's Ennui
The Israeli military has paused strikes on Beirut, responding to pressure from President Donald Trump and others to deescalate tensions. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered continued military action against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This situation highlights the complexities of regional diplomacy and military strategy.
- ▪The Israeli military has stopped striking Beirut under pressure from President Trump.
- ▪Netanyahu has issued new evacuation orders for Nabatieh, indicating more strikes against Hezbollah will follow.
- ▪Iran's willingness to negotiate is contingent on Israel ceasing attacks on its allies.
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Politics Trump's Ennui Plus: California's races, how not to blow an inheritance, life extension hits the wall, and more... Liz Wolfe | 6.2.2026 9:30 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/06/Trump-Netanyahu-6-2-A-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu" alt="Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu | Andrew Harrer/Pool/CNP/MEGA / Newscom/RSSIL/Newscom" /> (Andrew Harrer/Pool/CNP/MEGA / Newscom/RSSIL/Newscom) Benjamin Netanyahu listened, kinda sorta: The Israeli military has stopped striking Beirut, seemingly buckling under…
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