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April 17, 2026

Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire: What Has Been Agreed Upon

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire, which went into effect on the evening of April 16.

Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire: What Has Been Agreed Upon

TL;DR

  • A ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, has commenced.
  • Israel agrees to a ceasefire, reserving the right to self-defense, while Lebanon must prevent Hezbollah attacks.
  • Both sides agreed to U.S.-facilitated direct talks to resolve outstanding issues.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the maintenance of a 10-kilometer 'security zone' in southern Lebanon.
  • Hezbollah expressed willingness to observe the ceasefire but requires a comprehensive cessation of attacks.
  • The U.S. State Department provided details on the agreement's terms.
  • The conflict escalated following Hamas's October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and Hezbollah's subsequent involvement.
  • Previous Israeli airstrikes have caused significant destruction and casualties in Lebanon.
  • The ceasefire announcement followed direct meetings between Israeli and Lebanese delegations in Washington D.C.

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