Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon
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An Israeli strike destroyed the last bridge over the Litani River into Lebanon's south, according to a senior Lebanese security source, fully severing almost a tenth of Lebanon from the rest of the country,
Iran is growing increasingly agitated over the U.S. naval blockade. Meanwhile, American officials say the U.S. has not agreed to extend the ceasefire.
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Trump said the truce followed “excellent” conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, taking place two days after Israel and Lebanon held peace talks in Washington.
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Lebanon's President Aoun will not speak with Netanyahu for now, a senior Lebanese official told Fox News Digital, dealing a setback to Trump's push for direct contact with Israel.
US President Donald Trump has said that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire. Mr Trump made the announcement after speaking with leaders of both countries, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Lebanese counterpart, Joseph Aoun.
Despite hailing negotiations between the two sides as a “historic milestone,” Washington did not call for a halt to Israeli strikes or for a withdrawal from Lebanese territory.