Trump announced the date of the meeting between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the first meeting in decades between the leaders of Israel and Lebanon could take place as early as April 17. According to him, the U.S. is acting as a mediator in these talks. He wrote about this on his social media platform, Truth Social.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced preparations for a historic meeting between representatives of Israel and Lebanon, which could be the first at this level since 1991. According to him, the U.S. is acting as a mediator in the upcoming peace talks between the two countries. The first meeting is expected to take place on April 17, although final confirmation from the parties has not yet been released.
Trump emphasized that Washington is trying to break the long-standing isolation in relations between Israel and Lebanon. He also noted that such contacts in the region have not taken place for decades and called the current attempt an important diplomatic step.
Separately, he expressed hope that the talks could mark the beginning of a more stable dialogue between the parties, which remain in a complex political and security relationship. At this point, neither Israel nor Lebanon has officially confirmed the meeting, but the U.S. continues to promote the idea of direct talks as part of its mediating role.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hagset also stated that American troops in the Middle East are ready to resume combat operations if Iran does not agree to a peace deal.
As a result of the Israeli strike, the Qasimiyeh Bridge, which connected southern and northern Lebanon, was severely damaged. This has complicated the delivery of humanitarian aid and effectively cut off part of the population.
The U.S. stated that it would use force against ships attempting to circumvent the blockade of Iran.
Israel stated that it had eliminated two armed individuals in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
At least two Iranian tankers managed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, likely using a detour route despite U.S. surveillance.
