Fresh Israel-Hezbollah Clashes Cast Doubt on Trump-Brokered Truce

Hopes for a reduction in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah were shaken on Tuesday after both sides exchanged fire despite a ceasefire announcement by US President Donald Trump.

The proposed agreement, announced by Trump, was intended to halt attacks between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group. However, neither side has publicly confirmed full acceptance of the arrangement.

Lebanese officials said the understanding would require Hezbollah to stop launching attacks on Israel, while Israel would suspend strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs.

Despite those assurances, the Israeli military reported intercepting two projectiles launched from Lebanon into northern Israel.

At the same time, Lebanon’s National News Agency said Israeli forces carried out fresh air strikes in southern Lebanon.

The exchange followed one of the most intense phases of the conflict, including Israel’s deepest ground operation in Lebanon in 20 years and heavy bombardment across several areas.

A resident of southern Beirut, identified as Hadi, said the ceasefire announcement briefly raised hopes of calm.

“That feeling did not last long.”

Lebanon’s embassy in Washington earlier stated that Hezbollah had agreed to a US proposal for a “mutual cessation of attacks,” although no official statement had been issued by the group.

The Lebanese presidency said:

“Israel’s strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs will cease, and in exchange Hezbollah will not attack Israel.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would continue military action if Hezbollah attacks persisted.

“If Hezbollah does not cease attacking our towns and our citizens, Israel will strike terrorist targets in Beirut.”

Meanwhile, Trump intensified efforts to salvage the truce, expressing hope that the conflict would end permanently.

“Hopefully” Israel and Hezbollah would stop fighting “for ETERNITY!”

The US president also said he had received assurances through intermediaries that Hezbollah would cease attacks, while Israeli troops heading toward Beirut had already been ordered back.

The developments unfolded ahead of a new round of US-hosted talks involving Israel and Lebanon, aimed at reducing tensions and advancing security arrangements.

As uncertainty grew, residents fled Beirut’s southern suburbs amid fears of renewed bombardment.

The conflict has continued despite an April 17 ceasefire agreement, with both sides accusing each other of repeated violations.

Lebanon’s health ministry says at least 3,433 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March, while Israel reported the deaths of two additional soldiers in southern Lebanon.

International calls for de-escalation also intensified, with the United Nations and France urging all parties to uphold the ceasefire and avoid actions that could further destabilise the region.

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