U.S. President Donald Trump said he told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “scale back” military operations in Lebanon, adding that Netanyahu is expected to "low-key" the situation moving forward.
In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he discussed the issue directly with Netanyahu, indicating that Israel would "low-key" its actions moving forward.
"I spoke with Bibi, and he's going to calm it down a bit. I think we need to act a little more calmly," Trump said, referring to his conversation with the Israeli leader.
The U.S. president argued that a reduction in hostilities is critical for maintaining the fragile cease-fire agreement between the United States and Iran, claiming that Israeli strikes on Lebanon had already begun to decrease.
Trump also voiced strong optimism about the temporary cease-fire, saying he believes the agreement will hold and serve as a foundation for broader negotiations.
