Trump says Israeli strike on Beirut 'should not have happened'
๐ฐ Middle East Eye ยท ๐ Jun 14, 2026, 03:08 PM ยท ๐ middleeasteye.net
AI Summary & Analysis
What happened?
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel's strike on Beirut's southern suburbs should not have occurred and called for no further attacks by Israel or Hezbollah.
Why does this event matter?
The statement indicates U.S. pressure toward de-escalation and a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.
Trump says Israeli strike on Beirut 'should not have happened' US President Donald Trump said that Israel's attack on Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday "should not have happened". "Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but the attack it was responding to was very small and meaning