Leaders agree to 10-day truce following U.S.-mediated negotiations, marking first formal diplomatic contact in decades.
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Donald Trump announced Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a temporary ceasefire following negotiations facilitated by the United States, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough between the two nations.
According to a statement shared on Truth Social, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
The agreement follows meetings between representatives of both countries in Washington, D.C., earlier this week—the first such diplomatic engagement between Israel and Lebanon in more than three decades. The talks were mediated by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel,” Trump said in the post. “These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST.”
Trump also noted that Vice President JD Vance and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine would work alongside Rubio to pursue a longer-term resolution.
“I have directed Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Rubio, together with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Razin’ Caine, to work with Israel and Lebanon to achieve a Lasting PEACE,” Trump said.
The ceasefire announcement comes amid broader regional tensions, including ongoing conflict involving Iran. Israel had continued military operations in Lebanon after Trump previously announced a two-week ceasefire involving Iran earlier in April, raising concerns about stability across multiple fronts.
Officials have not released further details regarding enforcement mechanisms or specific conditions tied to the ceasefire. It also remains unclear whether the temporary truce will lead to a sustained de-escalation or additional agreements between the two sides.
The announcement represents a significant diplomatic moment, as direct engagement between Israel and Lebanon has been rare in recent decades, with relations largely defined by intermittent conflict and limited formal communication.
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