Trump Claims Progress Between Israel and Lebanon After Admitting Frustration With Netanyahu
President Donald Trump told reporters he had spoken with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah about the situation and believed progress was being made.
Al-MonitorPresident Donald Trump said Thursday he believes progress is being made between Israel and Lebanon and that Lebanon deserves to have peace after years of conflict. Trump made the remarks to reporters in the Oval Office on June 4, 2026. He said he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the situation between Israel and Lebanon and added that he had also spoken to Hezbollah.
"And I think progress is made. It's been going on for a long time, you know," Trump said. Smoke billowed from southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes on June 4, 2026. The smoke was photographed from Nabatieh, Lebanon.
The comments came on June 4, 2026. The reporting was done by Bo Erickson and Steve Holland. The story was edited by David Ljunggren.
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