US President Donald Trump says he urged Israel to support a ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to interviews and reports citing his comments to US media. In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump said he had been in contact with Israel earlier in the day and encouraged Israel’s leadership to accept the ceasefire effort. The same claims are echoed in reporting that refers to a separate confirmation from a senior US official. Reuters is cited as having been told that a ceasefire is being pursued, even while fighting continues. At the same time, other reporting indicates that Israel continues to carry out attacks across Lebanon, despite increased discussion of a US-backed effort to halt hostilities. The accounts describe Trump’s role as urging acceptance of a ceasefire, while ongoing strikes suggest that any agreement is not yet reflected on the ground. The reports collectively present Trump’s comments and a US official’s confirmation alongside continued Israeli military activity in Lebanon.