Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:46pm on 17 Apr 2026,Friday International
US President Donald Trump said Washington has “prohibited” Israel from carrying out airstrikes on Lebanon following a recently announced 10-day ceasefire. Posting on Truth Social, Trump asserted that Israel would no longer bomb Lebanon, emphasizing direct US intervention to enforce restraint. The statement comes amid fragile de-escalation efforts in West Asia after weeks of conflict involving Israeli forces and Hezbollah. Trump also indicated that the US would coordinate with Lebanon to address Hezbollah-related concerns moving forward. While the claim signals a strong diplomatic stance, there has been no immediate independent confirmation from Israeli or Lebanese authorities regarding enforcement mechanisms or compliance. (PC: Reuters)
