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Trump Urges Limited Israeli Strikes in Lebanon, Sets Mid-May Deadline

5/1/2026

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President Donald Trump told Benjamin Netanyahu that Israeli strikes in Lebanon must be limited to surgical operations.
Netanyahu asked Trump to limit Lebanon talks to two- to three-week window ending mid-May.
Israel ordered IDF to avoid strikes north of Litani River and to obtain special approval for any action.
Jerusalem warned that Hezbollah attacks erode deterrence and that, without a mid-May agreement, Israel will seek U.S. approval for expanded campaign.

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President Donald Trump told Benjamin Netanyahu that Israeli strikes in Lebanon must be limited to surgical operations.
Netanyahu asked Trump to limit Lebanon talks to two- to three-week window ending mid-May.
Israel ordered IDF to avoid strikes north of Litani River and to obtain special approval for any action.
Jerusalem warned that Hezbollah attacks erode deterrence and that, without a mid-May agreement, Israel will seek U.S. approval for expanded campaign.