President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day cease-fire starting at 5 p.m., pausing Israel's six-week war on Hezbollah.

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

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he agreed to the ceasefire “to advance” peace efforts with Lebanon.

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