US President Donald Trump has issued a strong directive, prohibiting Israel from launching further attacks on Lebanon. This significant announcement comes on the heels of a newly brokered ceasefire agreement in the volatile region.
Expressing his firm stance, Trump declared on his social media platform, Truth Social, “Israel must not bomb Lebanon again. The U.S.A. forbids them from attacking it. Enough is enough!!!” The statement was widely reported by AFP.
This crucial ceasefire announcement was initially made by Trump on his social media. According to Reuters, the agreement is designed to halt the escalating conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. Trump also confirmed having engaged in conversations with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun regarding the situation.
Detailing the terms, Trump stated, as quoted by Reuters on Friday, April 17th, that “Both leaders have agreed that to achieve peace between their countries, they will officially commence a 10-day ceasefire at 5:00 PM EST.”
He further emphasized his optimism, adding, “Both sides want to see peace, and I believe it will happen, and quickly.”
To ensure the longevity of this truce and foster lasting peace, Trump revealed he had instructed key U.S. officials—Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine—to collaborate closely with both nations.
The conflict, an extension of the broader war with Iran, had escalated into Lebanon on March 2nd. This occurred when Hezbollah initiated fire in support of Tehran, prompting retaliatory strikes from Israel against Lebanese targets.
Underscoring the comprehensive nature of the agreement, AFP reported that the ceasefire explicitly includes both Israel and Hezbollah. Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump confirmed, “Today they are going to have a ceasefire, and it will include Hezbollah.”
Summary
US President Donald Trump has issued a strong directive, prohibiting Israel from launching further attacks on Lebanon, declaring “Israel must not bomb Lebanon again. The U.S.A. forbids them from attacking it. Enough is enough!!!” This significant announcement comes after a newly brokered ceasefire agreement designed to halt the escalating conflict between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah. The 10-day ceasefire was set to officially commence on April 17th at 5:00 PM EST.
Trump confirmed he had engaged in conversations with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun regarding the situation. The conflict had escalated into Lebanon on March 2nd when Hezbollah initiated fire, prompting retaliatory strikes from Israel. To ensure the longevity of this truce and foster lasting peace, Trump instructed key U.S. officials to collaborate closely with both nations, confirming the agreement explicitly includes Hezbollah.