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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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Israel Faces Criticism Over Humanitarian Aid Shortfalls in Gaza

 

International aid organizations have reported that Israel has not met the U.S. demands to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Despite a 30-day deadline set by the Biden administration, which included requirements such as allowing a minimum of 350 truckloads of goods into Gaza daily and opening an additional crossing, Israel has fallen short.

The U.S. had warned that failure to comply could lead to a reduction in military support. However, Israeli officials have downplayed the urgency of the deadline, expressing confidence that the issues will be resolved. Aid groups, including the Norwegian Refugee Council and Save the Children, have highlighted that the humanitarian conditions in Gaza are now worse than at any point in the 13-month conflict.

The situation remains critical, with international pressure mounting on Israel to take more substantial actions to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza.


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