Trump: ‘We expect a complete ceasefire’ between Hezbollah and Israel
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday following a period of deadly escalation. The truce comes as the U.S. and Iran work toward a permanent end to their war. Low-level negotiations continue in Switzerland this week.
What changed
Israel and Hezbollah have now formally agreed to the ceasefire previously demanded by Trump.
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Israel and Hezbollah Reach Ceasefire Agreement
confidence 90%Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday following a period of deadly escalation. The truce comes as the U.S. and Iran work toward a permanent end to their war. Low-level negotiations continue in Switzerland this week.
What's confirmed:
- Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire Friday.
- Negotiations in Switzerland to end the Iran war concluded with lower-level talks scheduled for the remainder of the week.
Still unconfirmed:
- Pete Hegseth stated the U.S. may reimpose a blockade if Iran fails to meet its agreement commitments.
- Iran requested guarantees that hostilities in Lebanon would end before resuming talks with the U.S.
- JD Vance canceled a trip to Switzerland due to Lebanon clashes.
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Trump Calls for Complete Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah
confidence 90%President Trump stated the U.S. expects a complete ceasefire on all fronts, specifically including Israel, Hezbollah, and Lebanon. This demand follows overnight strikes on Lebanon that threatened a U.S.-Iran peace deal. While Trump has ordered Israel to agree to the truce, Netanyahu has vowed the IDF will remain in Lebanon.
What's confirmed:
- Donald Trump stated the U.S. expects a "complete ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel".
- Trump ordered Israel to agree to a ceasefire with Hezbollah after overnight strikes on Lebanon threatened U.S.-Iran peace talks.
- Netanyahu vowed the IDF will stay in Lebanon despite pressure from the U.S. and Iran.
- Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has reignited, causing a postponement of next-phase U.S.-Iran talks.
Still unconfirmed:
- Republicans are concerned that the U.S.-Iran deal may come at Israel's expense.