Middle East War Day 48: Israel-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire Takes Effect, Latest Developments at a Glance
On the 48th day of the Middle East war, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has taken effect. US President Trump revealed that the US and Iran are close to a peace agreement, with Iran agreeing to surrender its enriched uranium stockpiles, signaling a potential de-escalation of tensions. The ceasefire includes Hezbollah, and Trump hopes for their good behavior.
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(Central News Agency, Paris, 16th, comprehensive foreign report) The Middle East war entered its 48th day, and the 10-day ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon officially took effect. US President Trump further revealed that the US and Iran are close to reaching a peace agreement, and Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpiles, bringing a glimmer of hope for easing the tense situation.
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war, compiled by Agence France-Presse.
The 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and neighboring Lebanon has taken effect at midnight local time. Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since the armed group launched rocket attacks last month in support of Iran.
Trump stated that this 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon will include the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.
US President Trump said today that he hopes Hezbollah will "behave well and decently" during the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
Trump wrote on his social media platform "Truth Social," "I hope Hezbollah behaves well and decently during this important period," adding that if they do, it will be a "great moment for them, no more killing. Peace must eventually come."
Trump stated that Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpiles, and both sides are "close" to reaching a peace agreement to end the six-week conflict.
Trump told reporters at the White House, "They have agreed to return the 'nuclear dust' to us," referring to what the US considers enriched uranium stockpiles that could be used to produce nuclear weapons.
Trump said that after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, he would invite the leaders of both countries to visit the White House.
Hezbollah has not officially stated whether it will recognize the ceasefire agreement, but a parliament member told Agence France-Presse today that Hezbollah would respect the ceasefire if Israel stopped its attacks on Hezbollah militants.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon provides an opportunity to reach a "historic peace agreement" with Beirut, but he insisted that disarming the armed group Hezbollah remains a prerequisite.
The Israeli emergency medical service organization "Magen David Adom" stated that shortly before the ceasefire took effect, Israeli forces and Iranian-backed Hezbollah once again exchanged cross-border fire, resulting in two people being injured, one seriously, in Karmiel and Nahariya in northern Israel due to rocket attacks.
Iranian state media reported that the Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, calling it part of a previously reached two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US, aimed at pausing the Middle East war.
Iran's state news agency (IRNA) reported on Telegram that Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei "welcomed Lebanon's announcement of a ceasefire and noted that the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon is part of the US-Iran ceasefire consensus brokered by Pakistan."
The three major US indices closed higher today after fluctuating between gains and losses for most of the trading day, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hitting new highs, closing up 0.4%.
European stock markets generally closed in the green, with London and Frankfurt stock markets rising nearly 0.5% on the day, while the Paris stock market saw a slight decline.
Oil prices rebounded today, with Brent crude futures rising nearly 5% to over $99 per barrel.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he "welcomed" Trump's announcement of a 10-day ceasefire with Israel.
The Lebanese army has urged the public not to return to villages and towns in southern Lebanon before the ceasefire takes effect at midnight local time.
The Ministry of Health stated that Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese town of Ghaziyeh hours before the two-country ceasefire took effect had killed at least 7 people and injured 33, noting that rubble clearing operations were still underway and the casualty figures were "preliminary and not final." (Compiler: Li Pei-shan) 1150417
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(Central News Agency, Paris, 16th, comprehensive foreign report) The Middle East war entered its 48th day, and the 10-day ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon officially took effect. US President Trump further revealed that the US and Iran are close to reaching a peace agreement, and Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpiles, bringing a glimmer of hope for easing the tense situation.
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war, compiled by Agence France-Presse.
The 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and neighboring Lebanon has taken effect at midnight local time. Israel has been fighting Hezbollah since the armed group launched rocket attacks last month in support of Iran.
Trump stated that this 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon will include the Iranian-backed Hezbollah.
US President Trump said today that he hopes Hezbollah will "behave well and decently" during the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
Trump wrote on his social media platform "Truth Social," "I hope Hezbollah behaves well and decently during this important period," adding that if they do, it will be a "great moment for them, no more killing. Peace must eventually come."
Trump stated that Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpiles, and both sides are "close" to reaching a peace agreement to end the six-week conflict.
Trump told reporters at the White House, "They have agreed to return the 'nuclear dust' to us," referring to what the US considers enriched uranium stockpiles that could be used to produce nuclear weapons.
Trump said that after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire, he would invite the leaders of both countries to visit the White House.
Hezbollah has not officially stated whether it will recognize the ceasefire agreement, but a parliament member told Agence France-Presse today that Hezbollah would respect the ceasefire if Israel stopped its attacks on Hezbollah militants.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon provides an opportunity to reach a "historic peace agreement" with Beirut, but he insisted that disarming the armed group Hezbollah remains a prerequisite.
The Israeli emergency medical service organization "Magen David Adom" stated that shortly before the ceasefire took effect, Israeli forces and Iranian-backed Hezbollah once again exchanged cross-border fire, resulting in two people being injured, one seriously, in Karmiel and Nahariya in northern Israel due to rocket attacks.
Iranian state media reported that the Iranian Foreign Ministry welcomed the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, calling it part of a previously reached two-week ceasefire agreement between Iran and the US, aimed at pausing the Middle East war.
Iran's state news agency (IRNA) reported on Telegram that Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei "welcomed Lebanon's announcement of a ceasefire and noted that the cessation of hostilities in Lebanon is part of the US-Iran ceasefire consensus brokered by Pakistan."
The three major US indices closed higher today after fluctuating between gains and losses for most of the trading day, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hitting new highs, closing up 0.4%.
European stock markets generally closed in the green, with London and Frankfurt stock markets rising nearly 0.5% on the day, while the Paris stock market saw a slight decline.
Oil prices rebounded today, with Brent crude futures rising nearly 5% to over $99 per barrel.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said he "welcomed" Trump's announcement of a 10-day ceasefire with Israel.
The Lebanese army has urged the public not to return to villages and towns in southern Lebanon before the ceasefire takes effect at midnight local time.
The Ministry of Health stated that Israeli airstrikes on the southern Lebanese town of Ghaziyeh hours before the two-country ceasefire took effect had killed at least 7 people and injured 33, noting that rubble clearing operations were still underway and the casualty figures were "preliminary and not final." (Compiler: Li Pei-shan) 1150417
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FAQ
How long is the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon?
It is a 10-day ceasefire.
What did President Trump say Iran agreed to?
He said Iran agreed to hand over its enriched uranium stockpiles.