Data and statements released on June 1, 2026 showed that Trump said he secured Israeli and Hezbollah steps toward de-escalation. U.S. President Donald Trump said on June 1, 2026 that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed not to send Israeli troops into Beirut.
Subsequent updates explained that trump posted on Truth Social that troops already en route had been turned back after what he called a productive call with Netanyahu.
Separately, he also said representatives communicated with Hezbollah on mutual cessation of attacks.
In addition, lebanon’s U.S. Embassy later said Hezbollah accepted a U.S. proposal for mutual cessation of attacks, according to President Joseph Aoun’s office.
The same reports noted that oil prices rose more than 2% as Israel intensified operations in Lebanon, reports said on June 1.
Authorities also said france requested an emergency U.N. Security Council session on Lebanon as violence escalated.
Further context from the day indicated israel’s military said it expanded operations north of the Litani River and near Beaufort Castle.
Related filings and briefings added that UN sources said the Security Council would convene on Lebanon as EU spokespeople urged Israel to halt escalation.
Parallel announcements clarified that trump’s posts followed Israeli capture of Beaufort Castle and expanded IDF operations north of the Litani River.
Agencies indicated more information would follow after scheduled meetings.
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