After Trump's Call, Netanyahu Says Israel Will Hit Beirut If Hezbollah Does Not Stop Attacks

Last Updated:June 02, 2026, 02:11 IST

After Iran suspended ceasefire talks over Israel's offensive in Lebanon, Trump made a call to Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives and said they will not attack each other. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has told US President Donald Trump that Israel will strike Beirut if Hezbollah does not cease attacking Israeli cities.

“This stance of ours remains unchanged. In parallel, the IDF will continue to operate as planned in southern Lebanon," he wrote on X.

After Iran suspended ceasefire talks over Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, Trump made a call to Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives and said they will not attack each other.

“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," Trump said in a post on X.

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