US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough after weeks of escalating tensions along the border. The announcement followed what Trump described as "excellent conversations" with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a post on Truth Social, the US President said the ceasefire will begin at 5 PM EST (3:30 AM IST), framing it as a first step towards a peace process between the two sides. While there has been no immediate joint confirmation from Israel, Lebanon or Hezbollah, the statement signals that backchannel diplomacy may have gained momentum.
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Apr 16, 2026 21:14 IST

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