Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:45pm on 16 Apr 2026,Thursday International
Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire following rare high-level talks with Benjamin Netanyahu and Joseph Aoun. The truce is set to begin at 5 PM EST (3:30 AM IST) and is being positioned as an initial step toward a broader peace process. However, there is no immediate confirmation from either side or Hezbollah, which remains directly involved in the conflict. The announcement signals potential progress through backchannel diplomacy amid escalating border tensions in recent weeks. (PC: X)
