President Trump Announces 10-Day Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
President Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on April 16, 2026, scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. ET. Brokered through discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, the truce aims to facilitate broader peace negotiations. While Netanyahu stated the agreement must eventually lead to the dismantling of Hezbollah, Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon during the initial pause to monitor compliance and security.