US Democrats Urge Trump to Enforce Iran Ceasefire in Lebanon

A group of US Democrats has strongly condemned Israel's intensifying attacks on Lebanon, warning that the escalation threatens to undermine the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran. The attacks, which have killed at least 303 people in Lebanon, have sparked concerns that the ceasefire may not hold if Israel continues its aggression.

Congress members, including centrist and progressive Democrats, have urged President Donald Trump to take action to rein in his ally, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and ensure that the ceasefire applies to Lebanon. They argue that Netanyahu's actions are not aligned with US interests and risk drawing America into a broader regional war.

Pakistan, which mediated the ceasefire, had explicitly stated that the truce applies to Lebanon. However, Israel and the US have contradicted this account, with Trump and his aides denying that Lebanon is part of the deal. This has sparked concerns about the viability of the ceasefire and the potential for further conflict in the region.

Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee have slammed the US response, saying that such a misunderstanding during high-stakes negotiations would be a sign of incompetence. They are calling on Trump to pressure Israel to stop its attacks on Lebanon and ensure that the ceasefire holds.