Israel has agreed to halt its war with Hizbollah in Lebanon after pressure from Donald Trump, in a move that could bolster diplomatic efforts to secure a deal to end the US war with Iran.
The US president said a 10-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon was agreed after he spoke to his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. It was due to come into effect at midnight local time.
Trump’s push for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hizbollah, Iran’s most important proxy, comes as mediators step up efforts to organise a second round of talks between the Islamic republic and the US. Trump said these talks could take place at the weekend.