Israel, Lebanon Ceasefire Announced After First Meeting In 34 Years: Will It Hold Or Is It Fragile?

Last Updated:April 16, 2026, 21:44 IST

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: The announcement came after what Trump described as “excellent conversations” with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a potentially significant diplomatic breakthrough after weeks of escalating cross-border violence that had raised fears of a wider regional conflict.

The US President said that the ceasefire would take effect at 5 PM EST (3:30 AM IST), presenting the move as an opening step toward a broader peace process between the two longtime adversaries.

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The announcement came after what Trump described as “excellent conversations" with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Posting on Truth Social, Trump struck an optimistic tone and urged both sides to seize the opportunity for de-escalation.

“It has been my Honor to solve 9 Wars across the World, and this will be my 10th, so let’s, GET IT DONE!" he wrote.

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