Action-reaction. Donald Trump has responded in the most direct way possible . The president of the United States has announced the stopping Israel’s attacks on Lebanon after a “very productive” conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, thus preventing the offensive against the capital, Beirut.
In his message this Monday after noon (Washington DC time), Trump also announced a Hezbollah’s commitment not to attack Israeli targets.
“I had a very productive call with Prime Minister ‘Bibi’ Netanyahu of Israel and There will be no troops going to Beirut and the troops that were on the way are already back“Trump explained.
In the same way, and in another telephone conversation, the commitment of the terrorist group Hezbollah has been initiated. “They have agreed to stop shooting […] Israel will not attack them and they will not attack Israel“he explained.
In recent days, Israel had redoubled efforts in its offensive against the Shiite militia Hezbollah and also against Lebanon, despite the ceasefire in force between both countries. After attacking numerous positions in the south, reaching issue mass evacuation orders of a population that has once again starred in scenes of emergency exodus.
The notice was specifically directed against the area of Dahiyehthe southern neighborhoods of Beirut, considered Hezbollah strongholdin anticipation of new bombings
In the face of the Israeli offensive, Iran —ally and fundamental support of Hezbollah— counterattacked through diplomatic channels, announcing the suspension of negotiations with the US until Israel stopped its campaign in Lebanese territory.
After acknowledging receipt by the media, Trump tried to normalize Tehran’s ‘warning’claiming thator nothing changed and that the alleged lack of communication “doesn’t mean we’re going to go there and start dropping bombs everywhere.”
Talks between Washington and Tehran have weeks in a tug-of-war over a supposed peace agreement which, on a recurring basis, the parties announce closer or further away, but which remains unspecified and subsequently prolonged by him “as long as the negotiations last.” He pact has remained standing even despite a attacks from both sides in recent dates.
