US President Donald Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but lasting peace remains uncertain.

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."

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

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

President Donald Trump said a 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon will begin at 5 p.m. EST following talks with both sides, adding he has tasked...

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Donald Trump anunció que Israel y el Líbano han acordado a partir de hoy un alto el fuego de diez días para lograr la paz.

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.

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

Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, inviting leaders for peace talks at the White House.

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

US President Donald Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, but lasting peace remains uncertain.

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The US president invites the two countries' leaders to Washington as Israel's prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon.

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.

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A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.

Lasting peace depends on resolving a border dispute dating back to 2000 and dealing with Hezbollah’s weapons