Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon
April 16th, 2026Via: Daily Mail:
President Donald Trump announced a ten–day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Thursday, describing the truce as an initial step toward a permanent end to hostilities between the two nations.
He also mentioned an invitation he sent to the prime minister of Israel and the Lebanese president for further talks at the White House.
The announcement, made via Trump’s Truth Social platform, follows high–level discussions held in Washington earlier this week. The ceasefire is scheduled to take effect today at 5pm EST.
The President stated that the agreement was reached following personal conversations with the Israeli and Lebanese leaders, noting that representatives from both countries met in Washington on Tuesday, marking the first such diplomatic encounter in 34 years.
