President Donald Trump is preparing to phone Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ask him to hold back from further retaliation, as a series of attacks between Israel, Lebanon and Iran have raised regional tensions. The move follows a Hezbollah assault on northern Israel, an Israeli strike on Beirut, and an Iranian missile interception that left the Middle East on high alert.

Hezbollah’s northern Israel attack triggers Israeli strike on Beirut

Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel’s north, prompting the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to hit targets in Beirut, according to the source.. The IDF said the response was aimed at degrading Hezbollah’s capabilities, a pattern seen in previous cross‑border skirmishes.

Iran’s missile response and Israel’s interception

In retaliation for the Beirut strike, Iran fired missiles toward Israel, which the IDF intercepted , preventing further damage . This escalation mirrors earlier proxy confrontations where Iran backs Hezbollah, underscoring the fragile balance of power in the region.

Trump’s planned call to Netanyahu amid U.S. backing of self‑defence

Trump told an Axios global affairs correspondent he intends to call Netanyahu and urge restraint, the report says. While the United States has reiterated Israel’s right to self‑defence, it also emphasized support for Lebanon’s legitimate government, highlighting a diplomatic tightrope.

IDF prepares new plans despite U.S. outreach

The IDF confirmed it is drafting additional military options to continue targeting Hezbollah sites in Beirut,even after the president’s intervention. israeli officials said they had informed the Trump administration before the initial Beirut strike, indicating coordination but also divergent strategic calculations.

Who will decide the next escalation step?

Key unanswered points include whether Netanyahu will heed Trump’s warning, how Iran might respond to any further Israeli action, and what role the Lebanese government will play in de‑escalating Hezbollah’s provocations. The source notes that the U.S. stance remains supportive of Israel’s self‑defence while also urging restraint, leaving the final decision in the hands of Israeli leadership.