Trump Pushes Israel, Lebanon Talks as He Seeks ‘Breathing Room’

U.S.-backed talks between Israel and Lebanon are set to resume after decades, but Israel says no ceasefire progress has been made as fighting continues.

Israeli soldiers patrol along the Israel-Lebanon border on April 10, 2026. Jalaa Marey/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump said Israeli and Lebanese leaders will speak for the first time in decades, adding that he is pushing for “breathing room” despite the intensifying conflict.

“It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow. Nice!” ​Trump wrote in a April 16 Truth Social post.