President Donald Trump said on Monday he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hezbollah, through intermediaries, and he was able to convince both sides to back down from what appeared to be an imminent escalation.

“I had a very productive call with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel, and there will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back. Likewise, through highly placed Representatives, I had a very good call with Hezbollah, and they agreed that all shooting will stop — That Israel will not attack them, and they will not attack Israel,” the president said on Truth Social Monday afternoon.

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