Key Facts

• President Trump announced a de-escalation agreement where Hezbollah pledged not to attack Israel, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to pull back troops preparing to attack Beirut.
• Lebanon’s embassy said the agreement does not end the conflict but calls for Israel to stop strikes on Beirut and Hezbollah to halt attacks on Israel.
• Despite the agreement, Israeli forces intercepted projectiles from Lebanon, and ground operations continue in southern Lebanon near the Zahrani River.
• Hezbollah called for a full ceasefire before Israeli troops withdraw but did not confirm stopping strikes on Israel.
• Lebanon plans to discuss expanding the ceasefire in talks with Israel in Washington.
• Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threatened to open new battle fronts and keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed if the offensive continues.
• Iran’s foreign minister warned that a violation in one area violates the overall ceasefire with the US.
• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will testify before Congress about the war and budget while the conflict impacts oil prices and the global economy.