Hyderabad, April 19 -- As the Middle East entered the 12th day of a US-Iran ceasefire and the third day of a truce between Israel and Lebanon on Sunday, April 19, President Donald Trump described Israel as a "great ally" of the United States, saying it has proven its strength in times of conflict.

Writing on Truth Social, Trump said Israel had shown loyalty and resolve under pressure. "Whether people love Israel or hate it, it has proven to be a great ally of the United States," he said, adding that it "fights bravely and knows how to win".

His remarks came a day after he warned Israel it was "prohibited" from carrying out further strikes on Lebanon, saying "enough is enough". Despite this, witnesses reported additional strikes on Satur...