Israel seeks clarification on Trump's Lebanon strike ban

President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that Israel is prohibited from carrying out further airstrikes in Lebanon, a statement that contradicted the terms of the ceasefire agreement, which allow Israel to respond to threats. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his advisers were shocked and learned of the comment through the media, prompting officials, including Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, to urgently seek clarification from the White House on whether U.S. policy had changed. The U.S. position was subsequently clarified, with officials confirming that the policy has not changed, maintaining the ceasefire terms as previously agreed.