Netanyahu agrees to temporary Lebanon ceasefire as Trump pushes regional peace initiative.

Netanyahu agrees to temporary Lebanon ceasefire as Trump pushes regional peace initiative. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 10-day temporary truce with Lebanon to advance US-backed peace negotiations. The agreement comes as part of President Donald Trump's broader Middle East strategy. Netanyahu emphasized that any lasting peace deal must include dismantling Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Israeli military forces will maintain their deployment in southern Lebanon throughout the ceasefire period. Trump has committed to maintaining the Strait of Hormuz blockade and advancing efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear capabilities. The temporary truce represents a significant diplomatic development in regional tensions, though substantial obstacles remain for achieving a comprehensive peace settlement between the two nations.