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Israel and Lebanon Agree to 10‑Day Ceasefire as Trump Announces Breakthrough

  Israel and Lebanon Reach 10‑Day Ceasefire Following Trump Announcement Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire set to begin at 5 p.m. EST, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the truce followed “excellent conversations” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.  The ceasefire comes after more than six weeks of intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the Iran‑backed armed group operating in southern Lebanon. The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon and displaced more than a million residents, while Israel has maintained a 10‑kilometre security zone in southern Lebanon. Trump stated that both leaders agreed to begin the truce to pursue peace, adding that he plans to invite them to the White House for the first direct talks between the two countries since 1983. Lebanese officials have welcomed the ceasefire, though Hezbollah has said its adherence depends on Israel halting all attacks....
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Houthi Rebels Continue Reckless Attacks on Commercial Ships in Red Sea Despite Increased Trade Traffic


According to a recent news article, the Houthi rebels have continued their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, despite the increase in trade traffic.

The commander of US naval forces in the Middle East has warned that the Houthis show no signs of ending their “reckless” attacks, which have included the use of ballistic missiles and drones. The US military has responded to these attacks by sinking three Houthi boats. The attacks have led to the suspension of Maersk’s Red Sea sailings.


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