Israel and Lebanon Agree Ceasefire

The ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon went into effect on Thursday, marking a significant pause in a six-week war that has claimed thousands of lives.

President Donald Trump brokered the deal after direct conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

While the truce offers a potential off-ramp for the regional crisis, the Israeli military intends to maintain its presence in southern Lebanon for the duration.

The agreement is viewed as a crucial prerequisite for ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the wider Gulf conflict.