Trump, Netanyahu held 'tense' phone call before Israel sought ceasefire talks with Lebanon: report

In Lebanon on 10 April 2026, Israel's strikes drew condemnation as a heavy death toll was reported. India denounced 'very disturbing' bombing after 303 people were killed in one day, while Erdogan said Israel killed 254 on the day a ceasefire was declared. Pakistan's defence minister called Israel 'cancerous' and later deleted the post, and Netanyahu's office condemned the remark. France and Pakistan condemned ceasefire violations, and India and Japan voiced concern.

Trump said Israel will be 'scaling back' attacks on Lebanon after an appeal to Netanyahu, and one report says the two held a tense phone call. Israel sought talks with Lebanon, and Netanyahu reportedly feared that Trump would declare a Lebanon ceasefire if he did not announce talks. Lebanon said a ceasefire must be in place before talks, and Iran's parliament speaker said negotiations with the US cannot start without a Lebanon ceasefire. An Israeli official said there is no ceasefire in Lebanon but a major reduction in attacks.