U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin on Thursday, following recent diplomatic engagements.
According to Trump, the breakthrough came after what he described as productive discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The announcement follows peace talks held in Washington earlier in the week.
He stated that both leaders agreed to initiate the ceasefire at 5 p.m. EST as a step toward restoring calm and pursuing long-term peace between their countries.
Trump also disclosed that he has assigned key U.S. officials—including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and senior military officer Dan Caine—to work closely with both sides to ensure the ceasefire leads to a more permanent resolution.
However, there has been no confirmation on whether Hezbollah, which has been actively involved in the conflict, has agreed to the truce.
The conflict escalated after Hezbollah launched attacks in support of Iran, prompting Israeli airstrikes and a ground offensive in southern Lebanon. The violence has reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement.
Trump added that further talks between Netanyahu and Aoun were expected, though it remains unclear if those discussions have taken place.
The announcement marks a significant diplomatic move amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
- AFP