Ceasefire in Lebanon could be announced tonight
Hassan Fadlallah, a member of Lebanon's parliament, has stated that the Iranian ambassador in Beirut informed him that Iranian diplomatic efforts have resulted in a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon, set to begin tonight. Fadlallah added that Iranian officials will monitor US compliance with its commitments, and that Iran's resumption of negotiations with the United States depends on the implementation of this ceasefire. This announcement aligns with earlier reports of a ceasefire being finalized, though Hezbollah's leader has previously rejected the US-brokered agreement.
President Trump has publicly stated that Israel has agreed to the ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now directly involved, holding a phone call with his cabinet to discuss the ceasefire.
President Trump provided the specific start time for the ceasefire: 5 PM ET today.
Trump has now publicly confirmed the ceasefire agreement, naming both leaders and stating the ceasefire is intended to achieve peace between their countries.
Trump's statement confirms the leaders' agreement to formally begin a peace process, adding his personal characterization of the conversations.
President Trump specified the ceasefire will be a 10-day truce beginning at 5 PM EST on Tuesday.
Trump has specified that the ceasefire will last for 10 days and will begin at 5 pm ET.
The message adds that Trump stated the Lebanese and Israeli leaders met for the first time in 34 years in Washington, D.C., with Secretary of State Marco Rubio present, and he has directed VP JD Vance, Rubio, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Razin' Caine to work toward a lasting peace.
Trump has publicly confirmed the ceasefire agreement, naming the leaders involved and stating the goal is to achieve peace.
The message provides the official announcement text from President Trump, confirming the ceasefire start time of 5 PM EST today and naming the U.S. officials tasked with overseeing the peace process.
Trump's statement explicitly confirms the ceasefire is to begin 'tonight' and includes the Lebanese government as a party, but omits direct mention of Hezbollah's agreement.
The ceasefire announced by President Trump is specified to last for 10 days.
This message confirms the ceasefire announcement with a direct statement from Trump.
The announcement is now confirmed and public, with Trump making the declaration.
Israeli opposition leader Avigdor Liberman has publicly condemned the ceasefire agreement, calling it a betrayal.
Adds context that the announcement followed days of Iranian diplomatic pressure.
Trump confirmed the ceasefire will start at midnight local time and revealed he directed Vance and Rubio to work on lasting peace.
Multiple reports now directly contradict President Trump's stated timeline, asserting the ceasefire is scheduled for tonight, not Tuesday.
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah stated the group was informed by Iran's ambassador in Beirut that a one-week ceasefire could begin this evening.
Trump specified the ceasefire will last for 10 days, providing a clear duration for the temporary truce.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam praised all nations except Iran while framing the ceasefire as a result of direct negotiations, though observers attribute it to Iranian pressure ahead of Islamabad talks.
Trump announced the ceasefire following talks today with President Aoun and Prime Minister Netanyahu, confirming the rare direct negotiations between the two countries this week.
Trump provided the specific start time for the truce (5:00 PM Eastern Time) and named the U.S. officials tasked with implementing it.
The message provides the specific start time of midnight tonight in Beirut for the ceasefire.
The ceasefire announcement came during Netanyahu's security cabinet call, with Israeli ministers learning of it before any discussion began.
Trump has publicly claimed credit for stopping the war, adding it to his list of foreign policy achievements.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam publicly welcomed the ceasefire announcement and thanked international partners.
New details reveal the Israeli cabinet's frustration at being caught off guard by Trump's announcement, and a Hezbollah lawmaker credits Iran with brokering the deal while northern Israeli authorities warn of possible escalation before the truce.
Trump specified that the ceasefire will begin tonight.
The ceasefire has now officially come into effect as scheduled at midnight Beirut time (00:00 Moscow time).
The message provides the specific start time (5 p.m. ET Thursday) and notes that Lebanon's President Aoun initially refused to speak with Netanyahu, contrary to Trump's earlier statement. It also adds context on Pakistan's mediation role with Iran and the casualty figure of nearly 2,200 killed in Lebanon.
Trump provided additional details, stating the two leaders met for the first time in 34 years in Washington, D.C., with Secretary of State Marco Rubio present, and has directed VP JD Vance, Rubio, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Razin' Caine to work toward a lasting peace.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has explicitly stated that Israeli forces will not withdraw from their positions in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire.
An Israeli source indicates the security establishment wants IDF ground operations south of the Litani River to continue under the ceasefire, with withdrawal contingent on diplomatic progress.
A new report states Israel's cabinet has not held a vote on the ceasefire.
New reporting details that Trump's announcement came minutes after Netanyahu convened his cabinet, with ministers learning of it at the start of their call, preventing any substantive discussion.
The message adds new details about the timing: Trump announced the ceasefire just as Netanyahu convened an urgent Security Cabinet meeting, and Israeli ministers were informed of the announcement early in their call before any real discussion began.
Sources report the ceasefire was announced by Trump without securing prior approval from Israel's security cabinet, and that Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir called Trump on Iran's behalf to push for the declaration.
A Hezbollah official has publicly credited Iran's diplomatic efforts for securing the ceasefire and stated the US committed to informing Israel.
Israeli media reports the ceasefire was announced by Trump without securing prior approval from Israel's security cabinet, and sources claim Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir called Trump on Iran's behalf to push for the declaration.
An Israeli official clarified that the IDF will maintain its current positions in southern Lebanon throughout the ceasefire.
Haaretz reports that the IDF has been ordered to prepare for the ceasefire, which is set to begin in the coming hours.
Trump provided a direct quote from his announcement and detailed the involvement of Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Razin' Caine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has issued a statement welcoming the ceasefire and calling for respect of Lebanon's sovereignty.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to release an official statement on the U.S.-brokered ceasefire within hours.
A Hezbollah MP publicly claimed that Iranian, not American, efforts secured the ceasefire, citing a briefing from Iran's ambassador.
The MP provided additional details, stating Iran will monitor US compliance and that Iran's return to talks depends on the ceasefire being implemented.
