politics
April 16, 2026
AGREED BECAUSE OF TRUMP: Netanyahu preserved friendship and therefore agreed that his army would no longer target Lebanon
The statement followed allegations that some ministers expressed dissatisfaction because they learned about the ceasefire from media reports, instead of it being formally approved at a cabinet meeting.
TL;DR
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a ceasefire with Lebanon at the request of US President Donald Trump.
- Netanyahu rejected demands for a formal cabinet vote on the ceasefire decision.
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will remain deployed at strategic points during the 10-day ceasefire.
- Some ministers were reportedly displeased about learning of the ceasefire through media reports.
- The US House of Representatives supported President Trump's military campaign against Iran, voting against a proposal to halt the war.
- The vote on the War Powers Act passed largely along party lines, with Republicans supporting the continuation of Trump's campaign.
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