Israel has reportedly halted strikes on Iran after a request from Donald Trump, according to Israeli media reports.
The claim comes as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East following missile exchanges and airstrikes.
The report has not been independently verified.
Israeli outlet Channel 12, citing a senior Israeli official, reported that Israel has paused its strikes on Iran following a request from Donald Trump.
The official added that the situation remains highly volatile despite the reported pause in operations.
Warning over Lebanon and Hezbollah
The same official reportedly warned that if attacks by Hezbollah on Israeli towns continue, Israel will strike the southern suburbs of Beirut.
The Channel 12 report also said Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon are expected to continue “at full strength” in the coming days.
The claims could not be independently verified.
Trump’s call for de-escalation
Earlier, Donald Trump told Axios he would call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and urge him not to retaliate for Iran’s missile attack.
“I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate,” Trump said, according to Axios. “Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike, and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one.”
He also said the region was close to a broader agreement and warned that further escalation could derail progress.
The developments come as the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East faces renewed strain after strikes on Beirut and Iran’s missile response targeting Israel.
According to reports, Iran fired multiple waves of missiles on Sunday in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking one of the most serious escalations since the April 8 ceasefire.
Israel says its air defence systems intercepted the incoming missiles.
Despite diplomatic pressure, Israeli Defence Forces officials reportedly said military plans were still being reviewed.
The Israel Defense Forces spokesperson said the Iranian regime had made a “grave mistake” and warned that operations against Hezbollah targets in Beirut would continue.
Meanwhile, a U.S. official told Axios that Washington is “not part of this,” though questions remain about whether the U.S. would support Israeli military coordination if escalation resumes.
