A temporary 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is set to begin within hours, after an announcement by US President Donald Trump following what he described as successful diplomatic talks with both sides. The move is aimed at cooling a conflict that has intensified in recent weeks and spilled across the Israel–Lebanon border.
Trump said the agreement came after separate discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. According to him, both leaders agreed that a short pause in fighting could help reduce immediate tensions and open the door for broader negotiations later.
The ceasefire is expected to halt Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon as well as rocket fire coming from armed groups operating in the region, including Hezbollah. While Hezbollah was not directly part of the talks, the group is expected to respect the truce if Israeli operations stop.
The situation on the ground has been tense for weeks, with Israeli airstrikes targeting what it says are Hezbollah positions, and retaliatory attacks launched into northern Israel. The fighting has led to civilian casualties and forced many people to leave their homes in border areas.
The agreement is being seen as an early attempt to prevent the conflict from widening further. Reports suggest that the United States may try to bring Israeli and Lebanese representatives together for follow-up discussions, possibly in Washington, to explore longer-term security arrangements.
The ceasefire also comes amid broader regional instability, with tensions involving Iran and other actors adding complexity to the situation. Analysts say even a short pause could be important if it holds, as it may help reduce immediate violence and create space for diplomacy.
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