WASHINGTON, D.C. June 1, 2026 – President Donald J. Trump announced Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to halt hostilities following a direct call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and mediated communications with Hezbollah leadership.
In a Truth Social post, Trump stated he had a “very productive call” with Netanyahu, during which he requested no major Israeli raid on Beirut. According to the president, Netanyahu agreed, with troops reportedly turned back from advancing on the Lebanese capital.
“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 wrote. He added the optimistic yet cautious note: “Let’s see how long that lasts — Hopefully it will be for ETERNITY!” The White House amplified the quote in an official post.
The development comes amid ongoing tensions in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with Israeli forces having conducted operations in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu’s office confirmed the conversation but emphasized that Israel would continue strikes in southern Lebanon as planned and reserved the right to target Beirut if Hezbollah attacks persist.
Reports indicate Trump expressed strong frustration during the call, reportedly pressing Netanyahu to de-escalate to avoid undermining broader regional diplomacy, including efforts involving Iran.
Reactions on social media and from observers were mixed, with many expressing doubt about the durability of the agreement. Hezbollah has a long history of breaking similar pauses, and some reports emerged shortly after the announcement claiming renewed rocket fire or attacks from Lebanon. Israeli sources noted that no troops were actively en route to Beirut at the time of Trump’s statement.
This latest diplomatic push occurs as the U.S. continues navigating complex Middle East dynamics, including separate talks involving Iran.
The White House has not released further details on the intermediaries used for Hezbollah communications. Life News Agency will continue monitoring developments in this rapidly evolving situation.
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