President Trump would welcome a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a U.S. official told Axios. The statement came as Israel's Security Cabinet convened Wednesday to discuss a potential end to hostilities. The meeting concluded without a decision from the Israeli government.
A ceasefire is politically sensitive for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. official clarified that Washington has not formally requested a halt to fighting and that the issue is separate from ongoing peace negotiations with Iran. However, the official said the president would be happy to see hostilities end as part of an agreement between the two nations.