10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon Begins
The ceasefire between the two countries went into effect at 5 p.m. ET on April 16.
The Lebanese capital is seen from a viewpoint after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon set to begin at midnight local time in Beirut on April 16, 2026 Adri Salido/Getty Images
Israel and Lebanon entered into a 10-day ceasefire on April 16.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the brief pause of violence would begin on the evening of April 16 after conversations with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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