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Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon

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Terry Martin | Felix Tamsut in Jerusalem | Mohamad Chreyteh in Beirut
April 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump says he had "excellent" conversations with the leaders of both countries.

Will the Iran-backed Hezbollah group accept the ceasefire conditions, and what could possiblly bring about a permanent end to this conflict? DW's correspondents report from Jerusalem and Beirut.

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