U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a temporary 10-day ceasefire following weeks of intense Israeli strikes against Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group. The conflict has reportedly claimed over 2,000 lives in Lebanon.
In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said he held discussions with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noting that both leaders agreed to begin the ceasefire at 5 p.m. EST as a step toward peace.
Trump added that he has tasked Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine, with working alongside both nations to secure a long-term peace agreement.
He also disclosed plans to invite Aoun and Netanyahu to the White House for what he described as the first significant peace talks between Israel and Lebanon since 1983.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed the development, describing the ceasefire as a key demand of Lebanon.
Earlier, President Aoun had spoken with Trump, expressing appreciation for U.S. efforts to halt the conflict and restore stability. Trump, in response, reaffirmed his commitment to supporting Lebanon and achieving a ceasefire promptly.
Meanwhile, officials from both countries had met in Washington, D.C., earlier in the week for working-level peace discussions aimed at ending the hostilities. Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, said both sides found common ground, emphasizing the need for Lebanon to sever ties with Iran and Hezbollah.
Since the escalation began in March, Israeli operations in Lebanon have reportedly killed at least 2,000 people, according to Lebanese health authorities. The International Rescue Committee estimates that more than one million people have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict.