Trump news at a glance: president urges Hezbollah to act ‘nicely and well’ as Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins
The Guardian • • world
Key Points:
- Donald Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon, effective from midnight Thursday, amid Israeli airstrikes targeting the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia.
- The ceasefire is set to be followed by a meeting next week in Washington between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanese President Aoun, marking the first Israeli-Lebanese summit in decades.
- The deal aims to advance progress toward a parallel peace agreement between the US and Iran.
- Trump expressed hope that Hezbollah would comply during the ceasefire period, emphasizing the potential for peace and an end to violence.
- Further details about the ceasefire were not provided, but Trump indicated he might visit Lebanon at an appropriate time.
