Trump halts Israeli troops before Beirut
President Trump announced Israeli troops will not enter Beirut and brokered a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah following talks with Netanyahu and Hezbollah representatives.
What exactly Trump announced
Trump in a post on Truth Social stated that he had a particularly productive phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which it was agreed that no troops will be sent to Beirut and that any forces that were heading toward the city have already returned.
At the same time, the American President mentioned that he communicated through highly placed Representatives with Hezbollah as well, with whom it was agreed that hostilities will stop — with Israel and Hezbollah mutually committing not to launch attacks against each other.
I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, and there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back. Likewise, through highly placed Representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah,… pic.twitter.com/RGKd9tQiCD
— Commentary Donald J Trump Truth Social Posts On X (@TrumpTruthOnX) June 1, 2026
What preceded this — Hezbollah ready to stop
A Lebanese official told Reuters that Hezbollah informed the U.S., through Lebanese parliament speaker Nabih Berri, that it is willing to stop attacks on northern Israel, provided Israel does not bomb Beirut and its suburbs.
A few minutes before Trump’s post, two Israeli sources reported that Israel was awaiting final approval from the American President to begin operations in the southern suburbs of Beirut. This waiting confirms the role of Washington as a decisive factor in Tel Aviv’s operational choices.
The situation on the ground
The Beirut government condemns the Israeli scorched earth policy, but defends its decision to continue direct contacts with Tel Aviv under American mediation.
This development comes at a critical juncture, as the Israeli strategy in Lebanon had already intensified concerns in the West about a broader conflict that could “suck” the U.S. into the events as well.
