Donald Trump announces a meeting of the leaders of Israel and Iran. “It's been a long time”

Ashley Davis16/04/2026

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“I'm trying to create some breathing space between Israel and Lebanon. It's been a long time since the two leaders last spoke to each other – 34 years,” wrote Donald Trump on his Truth Social website.

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The American president announced that the leaders' meeting would take place “tomorrow.” The entry was posted around 5.30 Polish time. So in the USA it was still late Wednesday evening. This means that negotiations are to take place on Thursday, April 16.

There will be talks between Israel and Lebanon. Donald Trump announced the dateDonald Trump/Truth Social

Will there be a truce between Israel and Lebanon? The US is pressing

Earlier, Axios reported that Trump “would welcome” a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The portal noted that it would also help it reach an agreement with Iran. The Trump administration emphasized that it considers the war with Iran and Israel's offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon to be separate conflicts.

The issue of a truce between Israel and Lebanon was discussed on Tuesday in Washington by representatives of both countries. Two senior Lebanese officials told Reuters on Wednesday that efforts to reach a ceasefire were underway and The US is putting pressure on Israel on this matter. The government in Beirut, which does not control Hezbollah and has ordered the terrorist group to lay down its weapons, is seeking a truce. However, the pro-Iranian group consistently does not agree to disarmament.

The Israeli army launched an operation against Hezbollah in early March, conducting airstrikes in Lebanon as well as ground operations in the south of that country. The conflict erupted after Iran-backed Hezbollah began attacking Israel's north again. This, in turn, was a reaction to the American-Israeli strikes against Iran that began on February 28.

Ashley Davis16/04/2026

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