President Donald Trump publicly intervened Monday in an effort to prevent further fighting between Israel and Iran, demanding that both sides immediately stop launching attacks following Iran’s violation of the ceasefire late Sunday night.

Taking to social media, Trump issued a direct appeal for calm, writing, “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting.'”

The call came after Trump spent Sunday night urging Israel not to respond militarily to the missile barrage Iran launched toward northern Israel.

In comments to Barak Ravid of Channel 12 News, Trump revealed that he intended to personally contact Israeli Prime Minister Binyomin Netanyahu, stating, “I am going to call Netanyahu right now and tell him not to strike back.”

Downplaying the impact of Iran’s attack, Trump said, “The Iranian strikes didn’t hurt anybody. Hopefully Israel is not going to retaliate. If Bibi strikes them back it’s just gonna keep going like the last 47 years, or the last 3000 years.”

Trump also expressed optimism about ongoing diplomatic efforts with Tehran, asserting that the United States is nearing a breakthrough. “Very close to a final deal with Iran. It is going to be a good deal. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now.”

Emphasizing his desire to prevent another round of hostilities, Trump reiterated his intention to contact Netanyahu directly. “I am going to call Bibi right now and tell him not to retaliate. Each of them had their fun. Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike. We don’t need another one,” he stressed.