Trump announces 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin at 5 PM Eastern Time. The U.S. State Department has now clarified that this initial period is intended to allow for further negotiations. In a new statement, Trump has specified that the ceasefire agreement will include Hezbollah as part of the deal, indicating the militant group is covered by the truce terms. This comes amid ongoing cross-border hostilities and diplomatic efforts to broker a lasting peace.
Netanyahu confirmed the ceasefire and specified Israel will maintain a 10km security buffer zone, refusing full withdrawal until Hezbollah is addressed.
Netanyahu has publicly detailed his conditions for a durable peace, explicitly demanding Hezbollah's disarmament.
Netanyahu provided new details about the security buffer zone and linked Trump's determination on Iran's nuclear program to the ceasefire context.
President Trump directly commented on Hezbollah's expected adherence to the ceasefire.
Trump provided the specific start time of 5 PM Eastern Time for the ceasefire and named the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Reisinger Kaine, as part of the team instructed to work on the peace process.
Trump specifically stated that the ceasefire will include Hezbollah, adding detail to the previously announced agreement.
Trump expressed uncertainty about extending the ceasefire, stating he would only do so 'if I need to.'
The message adds that Hezbollah's political officials were formally informed of the ceasefire by the Iranian ambassador in Beirut, and that Trump's announcement was made while Netanyahu's cabinet was meeting to approve it.
Trump added a new comment, saying the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire could be 'number 10' on his list of wars he believes he has ended.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has publicly welcomed the ceasefire, aligning the EU with the U.S.-brokered agreement.
Trump elaborated that the ceasefire will include Hezbollah and described the agreement as "very exciting" because it has been 48 years in the making.
Trump provided the specific local start time (midnight) and accused Israel of launching over 100 attacks on Lebanon just before the ceasefire.
The message provides a specific start time for the ceasefire: 5 PM Eastern Time.
Trump specifically states the ceasefire will include Hezbollah and expresses confidence they will adhere to it.
The U.S. State Department has stated the initial 10-day ceasefire may be extended by mutual agreement if progress is demonstrated in negotiations.
Trump now states the ceasefire will include Hezbollah and expresses confidence the group will adhere to it.
Trump has now specified that the ceasefire agreement will include Hezbollah as part of the deal.