Donald Trump urges restraint following Israeli strike in Beirut

On Sunday, Israel conducted military strikes against Hezbollah targets in the Dahiyeh district of southern Beirut, an action described by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz as a response to Hezbollah fire. Following the incident, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly criticized the timing of the strike via Truth Social, stating that such hostilities should not occur while the parties are nearing a peace agreement involving Iran and Lebanon. Trump acknowledged Israel's right to self-defense but characterized the preceding attack that prompted the Israeli response as insignificant and noted that there were no casualties or damage. He called on both Israel and Hezbollah to cease all offensive operations to preserve the ongoing diplomatic process, which he claims could lead to a long-term peace in the region. Meanwhile, Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticized the United States, suggesting that the strike undermines American credibility and commitment to peace. Both Israeli and U.S. administrations have expressed differing perspectives on the impact of these military actions on regional stability.