US President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump expressed anger over Israel's military response in Lebanon. He criticized the destruction of buildings and threats against Beirut. Trump stated that global animosity towards Israel was increasing due to these actions. Netanyahu's office maintained Israel's position.

Trump's comments emerged after Israel’s government ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut and as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel

Donald Trump was able to stop Israel and Hezbollah from escalating the ongoing conflict through conversations with leaders from both sides.