With a peace deal with Iran hanging in the balance, President Donald Trump on Sunday slammed Israel for attacking Beirut, Lebanon, in response to a drone strike in northern Israel.
“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 said on Truth Social.
“Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaningless, nobody was hurt, injured, or killed, and should not disrupt this important process.”
“We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down. 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.
Trump concluded: “This could be the beginning of a long and beautiful peace – Let’s not blow it! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Axios reports: “A drone strike on northern Israel set off a chain reaction Sunday: Israel hit Hezbollah targets in Beirut in retaliation, and Iran is now threatening to strike back.
🇮🇱🇱🇧The IDF just released a statement and footage of today’s airstrike on Beirut, which they claimed was a “precision strike” targeting Hezbollah headquarters:
“The headquarters that was struck served the terrorists of the Hezbollah terror organization for advancing terror plots… https://t.co/3kpRD0glfa
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 14, 2026
“The escalation lands hours before the the U.S. and Iran are supposed to sign a deal to end their war, and now Iranian officials have signaled Israel’s attack could scuttle the agreement.
“A similar strike last week led to Iran launching missiles at Israel and a day of escalation between the two countries.”
🚨 JUST IN: President Trump CRITICIZES Israel for launching attacks in Lebanon on the SAME DAY the Iran peace deal might be signed
“LET’S NOT BLOW IT!”
“There should be no more attacks by Israel anywhere in Lebanon, but there should also be no more attacks by any other party,… pic.twitter.com/pkjD8pFznE
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 14, 2026
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