Trump Announces 10-Day Truce Between Israel and Lebanon
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- Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, stating that the truce began at midnight local time in Lebanon on Thursday, April 16, 2026, following what...
- The ceasefire was confirmed by both Israeli and Lebanese officials, with Netanyahu affirming Israel’s participation while maintaining that troops would keep a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) security zone in southern...
- Hezbollah signaled willingness to participate in the ceasefire but insisted it must include a comprehensive halt to attacks across Lebanon and no freedom of movement for Israeli forces.
Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, stating that the truce began at midnight local time in Lebanon on Thursday, April 16, 2026, following what he described as “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The ceasefire was confirmed by both Israeli and Lebanese officials, with Netanyahu affirming Israel’s participation while maintaining that troops would keep a 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) security zone in southern Lebanon. He added, “We are there, and we are not leaving,” underscoring Israel’s continued military presence in the region despite the truce.