Donald Trump announced a ten day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, claiming he had ended his tenth war. He said the agreement followed what he described as excellent conversations with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and that the truce began at 10pm United Kingdom time. Trump added that his team would work with both sides to secure a lasting peace.

Tensions had risen after Israel continued striking Hezbollah in Lebanon despite an earlier pause in fighting involving Iran. Lebanon insisted the ceasefire must include an end to attacks on Hezbollah, while Israeli officials indicated there were no immediate plans to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon. The announcement reportedly angered officials in Jerusalem because it came before Israel's Security Cabinet had formally approved the deal.

Trump signaled that the ceasefire could build momentum toward a broader agreement with Iran, saying Tehran had agreed to almost everything in talks, including curbing its nuclear ambitions. Senior United States officials warned Iran to choose wisely in upcoming negotiations, stressing that military action could resume if diplomacy fails. A potential summit between the United States and Iran is now expected as part of efforts to secure a wider regional settlement.