Trump says he urged Israel to accept Hezbollah ceasefire

Middle East Eye · June 19, 2026 War

Trump says he urged Israel to accept Hezbollah ceasefire NBC News says US President Donald Trump told the outlet in a phone interview that he spoke with Israel earlier today and urged it to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah. A senior US official has also confirmed the ceasefire to Reuters, even as Israel continues to launch attacks across Lebanon. The reports come as Israeli forces press on with strikes despite growing claims of a US-backed push to halt the fighting.

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