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A 10-day ceasefire between and is set to begin within hours, according to , who announced the development on Thursday.
Trump said the ceasefire will take effect at 5 p.m. EST, following what he described as “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President and Israeli Prime Minister .
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that both leaders had agreed to halt hostilities temporarily in an effort to “achieve peace” between the two countries. He also claimed that his administration is actively working toward a broader and lasting peace agreement.
The announcement follows a significant diplomatic meeting held earlier this week in , where officials from Israel and Lebanon reportedly met for the first time in over three decades. The talks were facilitated by US Secretary of State , with involvement from Vice President .
Trump emphasized that senior US officials, along with military leadership, will continue working with both sides during the ceasefire period to push for a long-term resolution to the conflict.
The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear whether the ceasefire will hold or lead to a permanent agreement.
