Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly halted a planned military raid in Lebanon after a heated phone call with US President Donald Trump. The development came amid rising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border after fresh clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces.
Reports said Israel had prepared for a wider military operation near Beirut after Hezbollah launched rockets and drones toward northern Israel. Trump intervened during the call and urged Netanyahu not to expand the conflict further.
Reuters and Axios reported that Trump strongly pushed for de-escalation. He warned that a large assault on Beirut could increase instability across the Middle East. Israeli officials later confirmed that Israel postponed the planned strikes while diplomatic talks continued.
The latest Netanyahu Lebanon raid call has become a major talking point in international efforts to avoid a wider regional conflict.
Trump Pushes For Immediate De-Escalation
Axios reported that the discussion between Trump and Netanyahu became tense as both leaders debated Israel’s military response in Lebanon. Sources familiar with the matter described the exchange as one of the sharpest conversations between the two leaders in recent months.
Trump reportedly told Netanyahu that a large operation inside Beirut could damage ceasefire efforts. He also warned that the conflict could place additional pressure on US diplomacy in the region.
The US administration has tried to prevent the Israel-Hezbollah conflict from expanding into a broader regional war. Reuters reported that Trump later claimed Israeli troops moving toward Beirut had been ordered to stop after the conversation.
The White House has not released full details of the call. However, officials confirmed that diplomatic engagement with Israel and Lebanon remains active.
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Israel Continues Operations In Southern Lebanon
Despite the reported pause on a Beirut raid, Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon have continued. Netanyahu warned that Israel would continue responding to Hezbollah attacks. He also said future military action remained possible if cross-border strikes continued.
The latest developments followed Israel’s recent capture of the strategic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The operation marked Israel’s deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than two decades.
Airstrikes and artillery exchanges have displaced civilians on both sides of the border. The violence has also increased fears of a prolonged regional conflict.
Analysts believe the temporary pause may lower immediate tensions. However, uncertainty remains high as both Israel and Hezbollah continue military preparations near the border.
The ongoing Netanyahu Lebanon raid call episode is now being viewed as an important diplomatic moment that could shape future US involvement in the Israel-Lebanon crisis.
