President Donald Trump reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and asked him to ease up on his country's strikes in Lebanon.

President Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be “more low-key” after the strikes in Lebanon that are threatening to undo the fragile cease-fire with Iran — with the Jewish state agreeing to negotiate with Beirut next week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel will begin negotiations with the government of Lebanon after the war’s deadliest waves of strikes against Hezbollah. After the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday,

The move comes after Spain sharply criticised Israel's recent military actions in Lebanon despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal. | World News

Benjamin Netanyahu said Lebanon was not included in the truce, while Iran accused Israel of ceasefire breaches and barred ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.

US president adds, however, that Washington will make the decisions; Netanyahu's cabinet secretary says PM was surprised that direct US-Iran talks are slated for coming weekend The post Trump: Israel would ‘be the leader’ of strike on Iran if nuclear talks fall apart appeared first on The Times of Israel.