The US president, Donald Trump, has said Israel and Lebanon will begin a 10-day ceasefire. Lucy Hough speaks to senior international correspondent Julian Borger

Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social.

The U.S. president said he was "trying to get a little breathing room between Israel and Lebanon."

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The ceasefire will enter into force at 9 p.m. GMT