A dramatic public rift appeared to open between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Trump announced a unilateral ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah while Netanyahu swiftly issued a statement vowing to strike Beirut if attacks on northern Israel continue.
Trump claimed on Truth Social that he had a "very productive call" with Netanyahu, and that "there will be no troops going to Beirut, and any troops that are on their way, have already been turned back."
