Trump's Lebanon strike ban stuns Netanyahu

Following President Donald Trump's declaration that Israel is 'prohibited' from striking Lebanon, the Trump administration has issued a clarification. A U.S. official states the President's ceasefire agreement clearly stipulates Israel will not carry out offensive military operations against Lebanese targets. However, the official emphasized the agreement preserves Israel's right to self-defense against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks. The clarification appears to address Israeli concerns and define the scope of permissible military action under the U.S.-brokered deal.