Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day temporary ceasefire, marking a significant development following their first formal talks in 34 years.
Announcing the truce, U.S. President Donald Trump described it as a major outcome of renewed diplomatic engagement between the two sides. He said the ceasefire period would serve as a “testing period” to assess both parties’ commitment, suggesting that adherence could pave the way for a more permanent peace arrangement.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had positive discussions with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, claiming that this could become his “tenth resolved conflict.” He also stated that both leaders would be invited to the White House for further dialogue.
The ceasefire came into effect on Thursday night. Prior to this, representatives from both countries had met in Washington for talks—the first significant direct engagement since 1983.
President Aoun thanked Trump for his role and said Lebanon is working toward lasting stability in the region. He added that efforts are underway to maintain long-term peace, including attempts by the Lebanese government to persuade Hezbollah to lay down arms peacefully.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Fadlallah said the group’s next steps would depend on whether Israel fully halts what he described as hostile activities.
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