Trump Forces Israel Lebanon Ceasefire: 'Enough is Enough'
President Trump forced Israel to stop bombing Lebanon and accept a ceasefire that took effect Thursday night. Trump said Israel is "prohibited" by the U.S. from continuing attacks, surprising Netanyahu's government.
President Trump forced Israel into a Lebanon ceasefire Thursday night, telling Netanyahu's government "enough is enough" after months of bombing. The ceasefire took effect at 5 p.m. Eastern time.
Trump announced on social media that Israel is "PROHIBITED" by the United States from bombing Lebanon any longer. The move surprised Israeli leaders who weren't expecting the timing or terms.
The fighting started March 2 when Hezbollah fired on northern Israel to support Iran's fight with the U.S. and Israel. Israel responded with a major offensive against Lebanon.
Many see this as another example of Netanyahu bowing to Trump's demands, even when Israel wanted different terms. Roads in Lebanon filled with cars as families returned to their homes after the ceasefire began.
The ceasefire comes amid growing criticism of Israel's actions, including an incident where an Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Jesus and Israel's founding of four new settlements.
This shows Trump's willingness to pressure America's closest Middle East ally when he thinks they've gone too far. The ceasefire ends fighting that started in March and lets Lebanese families return home.
Watch whether the ceasefire holds and if Trump continues pressuring Israel on other fronts.
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