Israel, Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, says Trump

The Republican president ‌said in ‌the ⁠post on Truth Social that he held "excellent ​conversations" with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. 

In a second post, he said he would be inviting the leaders to the White House for "meaningful ⁠talks" between the two ‌countries.

"These ​two Leaders have agreed that in order to ​achieve PEACE between their ‌Countries, they will formally begin a 10 ​Day CEASEFIRE at 5 PM EST," he wrote, adding that he has directed US Vice President JD ​Vance, ​Secretary of State ​Marco Rubio and Chairman of the ‌Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine to work with the two countries to achieve lasting peace.

"Both sides want to see PEACE, and I believe that ​will happen, quickly!" he said.