U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, underscoring Washington’s direct involvement as a key broker in efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
According to the president, the deal was reached following direct conversations with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The temporary truce is set to begin formally at 5 p.m. Eastern Time, marking an initial step toward broader peace negotiations.
Donald Trump announces 10-day truce between Israel and Lebanon
The announcement follows a landmark meeting in Washington, the first in 34 years between Israeli and Lebanese representatives, facilitated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The talks signal a diplomatic opening after decades of hostility shaped by border tensions and the influence of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Trump emphasized the active role of his administration, assigning Vice President JD Vance, Rubio, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Razin Caine to work alongside both governments in pursuit of a lasting agreement.
Framing the truce between Israel and Lebanon as part of a broader record, Trump highlighted his track record in conflict resolution, positioning the United States as an indispensable mediator in global security crises.
The ceasefire comes after weeks of intensified violence between Israel and Hezbollah, including cross-border attacks and Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. The conflict has left more than 2,000 people dead and displaced over a million, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis.
While the ceasefire reflects Washington’s ability to bring both sides to the table, its durability will depend on whether the United States can translate short-term de-escalation into a viable and lasting peace framework in one of the world’s most volatile regions.
