"President Trump stated, 'Trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon. It has been a long time since the two leaders have spoken, like 34 years. It will happen tomorrow.'"
"Galia Gamliel, a member of Israel's security cabinet, confirmed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun would speak, although Lebanon's presidential office claimed no knowledge of this interaction."
"Pakistan, which helped mediate the ceasefire, emphasized that halting Israel's attacks on Lebanon is an intrinsic part of the agreement, a point that Israel disputes."
"Despite ongoing tensions and military operations, the ceasefire in Iran has held, indicating that both Washington and Tehran are seeking a way to de-escalate the conflict."
President Donald Trump announced that leaders of Lebanon and Israel would communicate for the first time in 34 years. This development comes as a ceasefire between the United States and Iran is set to expire. Israel continues military operations in Lebanon, despite claims that the ceasefire includes Lebanon. The Lebanese presidential office denied knowledge of the reported call between the leaders. Pakistan, which mediated the ceasefire, asserts that halting Israeli attacks on Lebanon is part of the agreement, a claim Israel disputes.
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