Washington D.C., UNITED STATES – Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting today, Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5 p.m. EST, following a series of diplomatic talks mediated by the United States.
Okay News reports that President Donald Trump announced the truce via his Truth Social platform, where he claimed this marks the 10th war he has “solved” during his time in office. The President stated that the agreement followed direct conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
The 10-day pause follows a Tuesday meeting in Washington between representatives of both countries—their first formal diplomatic contact in 34 years. To manage the truce, the President has directed Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to work with military leaders toward a permanent peace deal.
While the President is celebrating the ceasefire as a personal victory, international observers remain cautious. The next 10 days will serve as a critical test to see if both nations can move beyond this temporary stop in fighting toward a lasting resolution.
