As Israel’s Security Cabinet met Wednesday to consider a possible ceasefire in Lebanon, a U.S. official said President Donald Trump would welcome an end to the fighting.

While the proposed ceasefire is not formally tied to ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations, officials indicated it could indirectly support broader diplomatic efforts in the region. “The U.S. hasn’t asked Israel for a ceasefire in Lebanon, and it’s not part of the Iran talks,” the official said. “But the president would be pleased to see hostilities come to an end through an agreement between Israel and Lebanon.”

Israeli officials confirmed the issue was discussed during the Cabinet meeting, though no decision was reached.

The discussions follow a rare diplomatic meeting hosted Tuesday by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio involving Israeli and Lebanese representatives. During the session, Lebanon’s ambassador raised the possibility of a ceasefire, though Hezbollah has not publicly indicated whether it would support such a move.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously resisted direct talks with Lebanon but has faced increasing pressure to de-escalate. Israel has intensified its military campaign in recent days, including a series of deadly strikes following the announcement of a separate ceasefire involving Iran.

Tehran has claimed that its truce with Washington should extend to Lebanon, accusing Israel and the United States of violating the agreement—an assertion both countries deny.

According to sources familiar with the discussions, both Israeli and Lebanese diplomats said they would consult their respective governments and return with responses as talks continue.