Trump says he will tell Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran after strikes: Report
President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday “not to respond” after Iran fired missiles toward Israel in the first direct attack on the Jewish state since an April ceasefire.
TL;DR
- President Trump told PM Netanyahu not to respond to Iran's missile attack.
- Trump stated both Israel and Iran had already taken action, and another strike was unnecessary.
- The Iranian missiles reportedly did not hit anyone.
- Trump indicated proximity to a "final deal" with Iran and did not want it to be jeopardized.
- The Israeli military claimed to have intercepted the missiles.
- Tensions escalated with rocket fire from Lebanon toward northern Israel, prompting Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut.
- A renewed ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced, but rejected by Hezbollah.
- The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem directed personnel to shelter in place.