Trump: Ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon starting tonight

April 16, 2026

TL;DR

US President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, set to begin at 5 PM EST.
Trump stated he had "great conversations" with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who agreed to the ceasefire.
This development follows the first meeting between Israeli and Lebanese representatives in Washington in 34 years.
Trump mentioned he has resolved nine wars globally and is aiming to resolve this as his tenth.
He plans to invite Netanyahu and Aoun to the White House for serious talks, marking the first such discussions since 1983.
Lebanese officials confirmed the phone call with Trump and thanked him for his efforts.
An unnamed Israeli defense official suggested a ceasefire could be announced as early as tonight.

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