Trump says he can keep Israel from attacking Hezbollah: ‘They do as I say’

Published June 19, 2026 2:18pm ET | Updated June 19, 2026 2:44pm ET



President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the prospect of keeping Israel from attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon after the United States made substantial progress to end the Iran war this week.

Asked if he will be able to control Israel to prevent a future outbreak in the war, the president replied, “Yeah, I will be.”

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