Trump Announces 10‑Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire following direct talks aimed at reducing hostilities. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied US President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of State Marco Rubio (L) and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (R), speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 26, 2026. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google US President Donald Trump announced a 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, saying it will take effect at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday. In a post on Truth Social , Trump said he held discussions with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and that both sides agreed to begin the ceasefire in an effort to reduce hostilities. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . Trump said he instructed Vice President JD Vance , Secretary of State Marco Rubio , and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Razin’ Caine to work with Israeli and Lebanese officials toward what he described as a lasting peace arrangement. The announcement followed the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in more than three decades, which were held earlier this week in Washington, DC . On Monday, Israeli government spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian said the dialogue was aimed at disarming Hezbollah , removing its presence from southern Lebanon, and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries. Lebanon was pulled into the regional conflict after Hezbollah launched attacks against Israel on March 2. Israeli forces have since invaded south Lebanon, carrying out a major offensive on April 8, which Lebanese authorities said resulted in more than 300 deaths, CNN reported. Trump welcomed the ceasefire negotiations, saying, “It has been my honor to solve nine wars across the world, and this will be my tenth.” Other Topics of Interest Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Rosneft and Lukoil Are Back US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington had warned Chinese banks they could face secondary sanctions if they continue facilitating Iranian transactions. Neither Israel nor Lebanon have issued official statements confirming the specific terms of the ceasefire. Veronika Sukhanych is a political analyst with a foundation in governance, legal research, and international policy. Kyiv-born and educated in comparative politics, her background includes research on global financial institutions, responsible AI governance, and security policy.