10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump

Al Jazeera
April 16, 2026
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President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, starting Thursday at 21:00 GMT.

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US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The agreement is set to begin at 21:00 GMT on Thursday. This development marks a significant diplomatic effort by the Trump administration to de-escalate tensions in the region. The ceasefire provides a temporary halt to hostilities between the two nations.

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