Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
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Notable Quotes
"We are there, and we are not leaving."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"I think we will have an agreement between Lebanon and they're going to take care of Hezbollah, but they're going to be working on Hezbollah right now."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"But we'll have an agreement between Israel, very importantly, and Lebanon."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Opportunty to make a historic peace agreement."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"like driving a sports car through a supermarket parking lot on a payday weekend."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"U.S. forces carrying out the naval blockade of Iran will actively pursue any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"It has been my Honor to solve 9 Wars across the World, and this will be my 10th, so let’s, GET IT DONE!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"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."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Both sides want to see PEACE, and I believe that will happen, quickly!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Field Marshall Asim Munir is Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Bibi Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Joseph Aoun is the President of Lebanon.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Iran's Supreme Leader who is involved in ongoing peace negotiations.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.
President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, effective at 5 p.m. ET, following discussions with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The U.S. will facilitate border negotiations as part of efforts for lasting peace.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon began at midnight local time, following a diplomatic breakthrough brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. The truce aims to halt over a month of conflict involving Hezbollah and disrupt global oil markets.
President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon amid ongoing conflict involving Hezbollah. The ceasefire aims to reduce violence and is seen as a stepping stone toward broader U.S.-Iran peace talks.
President Donald Trump announced that leaders of Israel and Lebanon would meet for the first time in 34 years amid a flurry of regional diplomacy supporting the shaky ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
In an April 2026 report, President Donald Trump announced a ten-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, claiming it as his tenth resolved conflict. He stated on Truth Social, "It has been my Honor to solve 9 Wars," though he previously claimed credit for solving eight.
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