In a late-night social media post, Trump said he was attempting to create “breathing room” between the two sides, adding that the leaders — who he claimed had not spoken in decades — were expected to connect soon. However, no specific details about the participants or format of the talks were disclosed.
There was no immediate confirmation from the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or from Lebanese leadership, including President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.
The conflict has intensified in recent weeks, evolving from the broader confrontation involving Iran. Hezbollah, which is backed by Tehran, launched attacks in support of Iran earlier this month, prompting a strong military response from Israel in southern Lebanon.
Amid the escalation, Washington has expressed cautious optimism about the possibility of a wider agreement to ease tensions in the region. Israeli officials have also confirmed that the country’s security cabinet is reviewing options for a potential ceasefire in Lebanon.
At the same time, pressure is reportedly mounting on Netanyahu’s government to reach a truce, even as military operations continue. Israeli forces are currently engaged in targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon, with a focus on key areas such as Bint Jbeil.
On the ground, hostilities remain active. Air raid sirens have sounded in northern Israel following rocket attacks, while Hezbollah has continued its strikes on Israeli towns, underscoring the fragile and volatile situation.
While diplomatic signals are emerging, the situation remains fluid, with both sides continuing military action even as talks of a ceasefire gather pace.
