Israel Airstrikes Beirut Targeting Hezbollah; US Media: Trump Says Ceasefire Deal Excludes Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes targeted a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, with President Trump reportedly stating Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement, characterizing it as an "individual skirmish." This escalation further inflames regional tensions.
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Lebanese state media reported that Israel again bombed the Lebanese capital, Beirut, targeting a residential area today. The Israeli military subsequently stated that its forces hit a "Hezbollah" commander. According to a social media post by Liz Landers, correspondent for the American Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) "NewsHour," Trump said, "They (Lebanon) are not included in the agreement," and called it "because of Hezbollah." It is understood that Trump also pointed out, "It was an individual small skirmish." (Compiled by: Chen Zhengjian) 1150409