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Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire

Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire

Summary

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, according to President Donald Trump. The truce will start at 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday after discussions between President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

Key Facts

  • Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire lasting 10 days.
  • The ceasefire will begin at 5 p.m. EST on Thursday.
  • President Donald Trump announced the agreement on social media.
  • The announcement followed talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
  • The goal of the ceasefire is to achieve peace between the two countries.
  • The ceasefire is described as a formal agreement by the leaders involved.

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