Live updates: Trump tells Israel, Iran to hold their fire after weekend of strikes
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Iran launched its first direct missile attack on Israel since an April ceasefire, reportedly in retaliation for Israeli raids on Beirut's suburbs. President Trump is urging Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate, warning that continued escalation would perpetuate an endless cycle of conflict and jeopardize negotiations he considers near completion. Israel, however, has signaled its intention to respond militarily to the attack, raising questions about whether a fragile ceasefire and diplomatic agreement can survive.
President Trump early Monday morning demanded that Israel and Iran stop "shooting," after a weekend that saw the sides trading strikes.
Iran shortly thereafter announced an end to hostilities, which it says were resumed when Israel attacked Lebanon.
Trump later said in a Truth Social post that while both sides sought a ceasefire, "Final negotiations...