Israel and Lebanon Begin 10-Day Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon started a 10-day ceasefire Thursday at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. President Trump announced the deal, which pauses fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to stop fighting for 10 days starting Thursday evening. President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire deal, which went into effect at 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
The pause stops attacks between Israel and Hezbollah, an armed group backed by Iran. The fighting has been happening alongside Israel's separate war with Iran.
Just as the ceasefire began, Israel's military released details about Hezbollah targets it had hit in the previous 24 hours. This suggests both sides were trying to gain advantage before the pause took effect.
Pakistani mediators are working to extend an existing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The Lebanon deal could boost those broader peace efforts.
The ceasefire raises questions about what will happen on the ground during the 10-day pause and whether it can lead to longer-term peace.
This ceasefire could help calm a wider conflict that has involved Iran and the United States. The fighting has threatened global oil supplies and raised fears of a bigger Middle East war.
Watch whether both sides respect the ceasefire and if Pakistan can extend the U.S.-Iran truce.
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