Summary
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire to allow talks for a longer peace deal. The truce was announced by President Donald Trump and began on Thursday at 21:00 GMT, after six weeks of fighting involving Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah.
Key Facts
- The ceasefire lasts 10 days and aims to create space for peace negotiations.
- President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire and called it a historic moment.
- Israel agreed not to start offensive attacks but can defend itself if attacked.
- Hezbollah, backed by Iran, opposed the talks and will watch the ceasefire carefully.
- Lebanon’s army reported some violations of the ceasefire by Israeli forces shortly after it began.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would keep troops in Lebanon near Syria during the truce.
- Israel wants Hezbollah to disarm, but Hezbollah refuses as long as Israeli soldiers remain.
- Past efforts for peace between Israel and Lebanon have not succeeded, especially with Hezbollah still armed.
