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Trump announces 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire pause after talks with leaders, amid ongoing Hezbollah conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day pause in fighting between Israel and Lebanon set to begin Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, following what he described as “excellent” conversations with both countries’ leaders.
The announcement comes amid ongoing conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group operating in Lebanon, where Israeli strikes have reportedly killed nearly 2,200 people.
Earlier in the day, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declined to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite Trump’s earlier indication that direct talks between the two leaders would take place. However, diplomatic contacts have recently advanced, with Israel’s and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the United States holding their first direct discussions in decades earlier this week.
The situation remains tense, with the ceasefire pause viewed as a temporary step in broader efforts to reduce hostilities in the region.
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