Summary
President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to start a 10-day ceasefire, which will begin at 5 p.m. Eastern time today. This agreement follows U.S.-led talks involving President Trump, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed at reducing tensions.
Key Facts
- Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting today at 5 p.m. Eastern time.
- The ceasefire came after direct discussions brokered by the U.S. government.
- This week marked the first meeting between Israeli and Lebanese leaders in over 30 years.
- The meeting took place in Washington, D.C., with U.S. officials including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
- President Trump directed Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Rubio, and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to help work toward a long-term peace deal.
- President Trump emphasized that this ceasefire is the first step to broader peace and regional de-escalation.
- The announcement was made by President Trump through his social media account Truth Social.
