New York, April 2026 : US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, aiming to de-escalate tensions along a volatile front linked to the broader Iran conflict. The temporary truce is set to begin at 5 p.m. Washington time (2:30 a.m. Friday in India), following discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceasefire comes after a sharp escalation triggered by Israel opening a new front against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which operates extensively in southern Lebanon. Although Lebanon is not officially at war with Israel, Hezbollah\u2019s cross-border attacks have repeatedly drawn Israeli retaliation, leaving Lebanese territory and civilians heavily impacted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite not being a formal signatory to the agreement, Hezbollah\u2019s role remains central to the ceasefire\u2019s success. Reports suggest the group may halt its attacks provided Israel exercises restraint, highlighting the fragile and conditional nature of the truce. The Lebanese government, which has struggled to assert full control over Hezbollah, continues to bear the consequences of the conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Backing the ceasefire, Iran\u2019s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized its regional importance, stating that peace in Lebanon holds equal significance to stability in Iran. Hezbollah had intensified its operations following heightened tensions involving Iran, further complicating the regional security landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agreement follows a rare diplomatic breakthrough earlier this week, when Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors met in Washington under the facilitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This marked the first such direct engagement between the two sides since the 1980s, a period defined by large-scale conflict, including Israel\u2019s invasion of Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Confusion had earlier arisen over whether Lebanon was included in a separate 14-day ceasefire announced on April 7 between the US and Iran. While Pakistan indicated that it was, both Washington and Tel Aviv later clarified that Lebanon was not part of that arrangement, making the current agreement a distinct diplomatic effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
President Trump stated that he has tasked Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine with working toward a more durable peace framework. He also indicated plans to invite Netanyahu and Aoun to the White House for further discussions on a long-term resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Lebanese authorities, Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah positions have resulted in over 2,000 deaths and displaced more than a million people, with attacks extending into the capital, Beirut. The situation has also endangered international peacekeeping forces, including 642 Indian personnel serving under the United Nations mission in southern Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the ceasefire, with his office reiterating the organization\u2019s readiness to support peace efforts. The United Nations has urged both sides to move beyond temporary pauses and work toward a permanent ceasefire and a sustainable political solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the announcement offers a momentary respite, the path to lasting peace remains uncertain, hinging largely on restraint from all parties and continued diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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