Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following high-level meetings in Washington, President Donald Trump announced.
The temporary truce is set to begin at 5 p.m. ET, according to Trump’s statement on Truth Social. He said the agreement followed “excellent conversations” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
U.S. officials said the deal is aimed at creating conditions for a longer-term settlement, including improved border security and steps toward reducing the influence of armed groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Trump said he expects further negotiations to follow and suggested both leaders could be invited to the White House for additional talks, calling it a possible step toward the first meaningful Israel-Lebanon dialogue in decades.
The U.S. State Department described the agreement as a framework for reducing tensions and supporting sovereignty along the shared border, while reaffirming Israel’s right to self-defense.
While the ceasefire has been welcomed as a potential de-escalation, it comes amid ongoing instability in the wider conflict involving Iran and its regional allies. Officials say the next phase of talks will be critical in determining whether the truce can hold beyond the initial 10-day period.
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