Israel to hold talks with Lebanon after Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu to scale back strikes

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has authorized direct talks with Lebanon, which are set to be hosted by the United States in Washington next week. This move came after a reported phone call between Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, during which Trump is said to have asked Netanyahu to reduce Israeli strikes on Lebanon to help ease the path to a ceasefire.

In Israel, Netanyahu's political opposition has criticized his handling of the war, accusing him of failing to achieve its goals, but they have expressed support for pursuing these talks with Lebanon. Separately, Trump and Netanyahu have also been mentioned in headlines regarding European politics, with commentary on the defeat of Hungary's Viktor Orban, who was described as an ally to both leaders.