Trump Says Netanyahu Agreed No Israeli Troops Will Enter Beirut After Productive Call

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has secured assurances that Israel will not send troops into Beirut and that Hezbollah has agreed to halt all firing, after what he called a “very productive” call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and separate contacts with the Lebanese group. The announcements, made on his Truth Social account and amplified via official and media channels, came amid fears that clashes between Israel and Hezbollah could escalate into a wider confrontation centred on Lebanon’s capital.

Trump’s Calls With Netanyahu And Hezbollah

In his post, Trump said he had a “very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel,” after which “there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back.” Israeli media and regional outlets reported that Israel had been preparing a major strike on southern Beirut, including Hezbollah strongholds, before the operation was called off following the U.S. intervention.

Trump also said that, “through highly placed Representatives,” he had a “very good call with Hezbollah,” claiming the group agreed that “all shooting will stop” and that Israel would not attack them if they did not attack Israel. Posts on X from accounts tracking the developments, including summaries of his remarks, echoed the same quotes from Truth Social about troops being turned back and shooting stopping.

Ceasefire Claims And Next Steps

International and regional reports say Trump’s statements amount to a claim that his administration has helped broker at least a preliminary de escalation understanding between Israel and Hezbollah. Axios and other outlets, cited by regional media, have reported that Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri signalled Hezbollah’s willingness to commit to a full ceasefire, while Israeli officials privately acknowledged that the group had conveyed readiness to halt attacks under certain conditions.

However, the situation on the ground will ultimately test whether Trump’s announcements translate into a sustained cessation of hostilities. For now, his messaging focuses on two headline points: no Israeli ground push into Beirut and a stated commitment from Hezbollah that “all shooting will stop,” contingent on mutual restraint.

Ceasefire Signal Highlights

• Trump says he had a “very productive call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
• He states “there will be no Troops going to Beirut,” and any already en route “have already been turned back.”
• Trump claims that, via “highly placed Representatives,” he had a “very good call with Hezbollah.”
• According to him, Hezbollah agreed that “all shooting will stop” and that both sides will refrain from attacking each other.
• Regional media report that a planned Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs was shelved after Trump’s intervention.
• His statements are being framed as a U.S. mediated de escalation step between Israel and Hezbollah, with on ground developments to show how durable it proves.

Sources: Reuters, X