Donald Trump reportedly had a phone call with the president of Lebanon, with information about a possible immediate ceasefire and developments in the conflict.

At a critical and rapidly evolving diplomatic juncture in the Middle East, new international reports bring to the fore possible developments that could change the balance in the wider Lebanese region. According to reports from Arab and Israeli media, there was a high-level phone call between Donald Trump and the President of Lebanon, on the efforts to de-escalate tensions and the prospect of an immediate ceasefire. Reports have suggested possible announcements in the next few hours, which has caused intense activity in diplomatic circles, while at the parties involved are currently holding a wait-and-see stance, with no official confirmation of final decisions.

Telephone conversation with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was held by Donald Trump, according to media reports in Lebanon and the Arab world.

A ceasefire is expected in the coming hours

According to a report by the Qatari TV network Al-Araby, Trump reportedly informed Aoun that a ceasefire in Lebanon is expected to be announced in the coming hours, effectively confirming a Haaretz report that the Israeli military has been told to prepare for a ceasefire, which is expected to take effect as of 7 p.m. Thursday.

For his part, Lebanon’s president thanked Trump for his efforts to “ensure lasting peace and stability,” his office in X said after a telephone conversation between the two leaders.

“He expressed the desire to continue these efforts to end the conflict as soon as possible,” the statement said.

“Trump responded by expressing his support for President Aoun and Lebanon, and stressing his commitment to meet the Lebanese demand for a ceasefire as soon as possible.”

Lebanon-Israel talks a serious mistake, says Hezbollah

At the same time, Hezbollah MP Hussein Hajj Hassan told AFP that the Lebanese government’s decision to enter into direct negotiations with Israel is a “serious mistake.” He argued that Beirut should not make concessions to Israel and the United States.

“Direct negotiations with the enemy are a great sin and a serious mistake… they serve no interest of the country,” Hajj Hassan said from his office in parliament, calling on the authorities to stop “this series of useless concessions.”