Trump says he will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran's missile attack on Israel
AI Summary
Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel for the first time since the April ceasefire, following Israeli military strikes on Beirut's suburbs. President Trump is urging Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate, emphasizing that a deal with Iran is within reach and warning that escalation would perpetuate long-standing cycles of conflict. Israel has indicated it plans to respond despite the American pressure.
Progressive: Emphasizes the tension between diplomatic appeals for restraint and Israeli military readiness to escalate.
Moderate: Focuses on Trump's diplomatic efforts to preserve negotiations and prevent ceasefire collapse.
Conservative: Emphasizes Iran's direct attack and Trump's firm directive to Israel not to retaliate.
US President Donald Trump said he would call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ask him not to respond to the missiles Iran fired at Israel on Sunday, in an effort to prevent a new escalation and salvage a deal with Tehran that he considers "very close." It was Iran's first direct attack since the ceasefire reached on April 8. ...