Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire

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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a temporary 10-day ceasefire beginning Thursday at 5pm EST, US President Donald Trump announced after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. The truce follows intense diplomatic efforts, including Tuesday's talks between Lebanese and Israeli envoys in Washington. Lebanon has endured over 2,100 deaths and displacement of one million people since March 2024 when Hezbollah entered the conflict.

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