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Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel And Lebanon

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon "in order to achieve PEACE between their countries."

International Business Times · Apr 16

Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says in social media post

Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years.

Euronews · Apr 16

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

The ceasefire proposal is politically sensitive for Netanyahu, but could help Trump reach a peace deal with Iran.

Axios · Apr 16

Pakistan says no dates set for second round of US-Iran talks

Pakistan has confirmed no dates are set for a second round of US-Iran talks. Efforts to sustain dialogue are ongoing. Details of delegations and discussions remain confidential, as agreed by the negotiating parties. The nuclear issue is a subject of discussion. Peace in Lebanon is also considered essential.

The Times of India · Apr 16

Israeli And Lebanese Leaders To Speak Directly For The First Time In More Than 30 Years, Trump Says

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon are set to speak directly for the first time in over 30 years as President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire between the countries as part of broader efforts to end hostilities in the Middle East.

International Business Times · Apr 16

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating for the first time in decades - but will it achieve anything?

Israel’s ambassador said the first day of talks with Lebanon were ‘wonderful’ but it remains to be seen whether they can lead to a full ceasefire

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Lebanon places doubt on Trump’s claim of historic Israel peace talks

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The Independent UK · Apr 16

Foreign media group slams Israel military over AI image of killed Lebanese reporter

An international media association has accused the Israeli military of discrediting a Lebanese journalist it killed last month by circulating an AI‑generated image of him in Hezbollah fatigues.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 16

'Trying to get a little breathing room': Trump says Israel-Lebanon talks to be on Thursday

President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon are set to hold peace talks, aiming to ease long-standing tensions. This follows a historic trilateral meeting hosted by the US, where both nations expressed willingness for direct negotiations, a ceasefire, and a broader peace framework.

The Times of India · Apr 16

Gunfire reported in Beirut as truce comes into effect – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 16