US President Donald Trump said he has secured a possible de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, claiming both sides have agreed to stop exchanges of fire in Lebanon.
Trump said he intervened directly to prevent a major Israeli operation in Beirut and disclosed contacts with Hezbollah representatives. The development comes hours after reports of a tense phone call between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the escalation of Israeli operations.
Trump claims breakthrough
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he spoke with Netanyahu and urged him not to proceed with a major strike on Beirut.
“I had a conversation with Bibi Netanyahu today, asking him not to conduct a major raid on Beirut, Lebanon. He turned his troops around. Thank you, Bibi!” he wrote.
Trump also said he had communicated with Hezbollah leadership through intermediaries and claimed the group had agreed to halt attacks.
“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," he added.
Earlier, Trump described his call with Netanyahu as “very productive” and said there would be no deployment of Israeli forces to Beirut, with any units already on their way instructed to turn back. He also said US–Iran talks are continuing “at a rapid pace.”
Hezbollah signals openness
Trump’s remarks coincided with indications from Hezbollah that it could support a broader ceasefire.
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah told Al Manar that the group would back a full ceasefire across Lebanon as a step towards an Israeli withdrawal. He said the coming days would show whether any halt in hostilities is implemented in practice.
Reuters, citing a Lebanese official, reported that Hezbollah had also conveyed to the United States, via parliament speaker Nabih Berri, that it is prepared to stop attacks on northern Israel if Israel refrains from striking Beirut and its suburbs.
Tension behind the scenes
Trump’s statements followed a report by Axios suggesting a highly tense call between the US president and Netanyahu.
Trump to Netanyahu on his phone call today:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) June 1, 2026
You're f*cking crazy.
You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass.
Everybody hates you now. Everybody hates Israel because of this.
Source: Axios pic.twitter.com/kBYwhixqQr
According to that report, Trump criticised Israel’s military escalation, warning that it risks undermining ongoing diplomatic efforts with Iran and isolating Israel internationally.
Israel’s position unchanged
Netanyahu confirmed he spoke with Trump but reiterated Israel’s position that operations will continue if Hezbollah does not stop its attacks.
“Tonight, I spoke with President Trump and told him that if Hezbollah does not stop attacking our cities and citizens, Israel will strike terror targets in Beirut,” he said.
שוחחתי הערב עם הנשיא טראמפ ואמרתי לו שאם חיזבאללה לא יחדל לתקוף את ערינו ואזרחינו - ישראל תתקוף מטרות טרור בביירות.
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) June 1, 2026
עמדתנו זו עומדת בעינה.
במקביל, צה״ל ימשיך לפעול כמתוכנן בדרום לבנון.
He added that Israeli forces would continue operations as planned in southern Lebanon.
Fragile outlook
Despite Trump’s claims of a breakthrough, the situation remains fluid.
While Washington is pushing for de-escalation to avoid a broader regional conflict and keep Iran negotiations on track, Israel has made clear that further military action remains an option.
