President Trump publicly dinged Israel for striking near Beirut as the US and Iran prepared to sign a peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“This morning’s attack on Beirut should not have happened, particularly on a special day when we are so close to a Peace Deal with Iran,” Trump posted on Truth Social. ” Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless.”
“We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down,” he went on. “There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party, including Hezbollah, against Israel.”
“Let’s not blow it!”
Israel had carried out strikes near Beirut Sunday in response to Hezbollah firing shots towards Israeli territory.
Iran has insisted that Israel maintain a cease-fire with Lebanon in order to sign a deal with the US.
Axios reported Sunday that a memorandum of understanding could be signed electronically by both sides as early as noon ET on Sunday.
It was unclear if that was still on the table.
