Trump Announces Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Amid Mixed Reactions
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At a glance
- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect, marking a temporary pause in hostilities following days of intensified fighting along the border.
- President Donald Trump, began at midnight local time on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after being agreed upon by Israeli and Lebanese authorities.
- Israeli officials confirmed the truce but emphasized that Israeli forces would remain deployed in southern Lebanon and would respond militarily if threatened by Hezbollah activity.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect, marking a temporary pause in hostilities following days of intensified fighting along the border.
The ceasefire, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, began at midnight local time on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after being agreed upon by Israeli and Lebanese authorities. It applies specifically to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group operating in southern Lebanon.