Analysis - Trump's intervention in Netanyahu's plans to strike Beirut goes to the heart of the relationship between the two sides, in that support may be limited, particularly if it threatens what the US president really wants.

After Iran reportedly suspended talks with the US over Israel's assault on Lebanon, Trump made calls to Netanyahu and Hezbollah, then claimed progress.

On social media, the Us president said the armed group, through intermediaries, pledged it would not attack Israel while Netanyahu agreed to pull back any troops preparing to…