Netanyahu to speak with Lebanon's president
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak directly with Lebanese President Michel Aoun today, according to a report from al-Arabiya. This follows President Donald Trump's earlier announcement that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would hold direct talks, marking the first such contact in 34 years. The call represents a significant diplomatic step amid ongoing military tensions and clashes in southern Lebanon.
A senior Lebanese official has stated that Beirut is unaware of any planned call between Lebanon's president and Israel's prime minister, contradicting Trump's announcement.
An Israeli official has confirmed the call will happen, adding a new source to the previous contradictory reports.
The call is scheduled for today, according to a report from al-Arabiya.