WASHINGTON D.C April 16, 2026 – President Donald J. Trump announced today that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, effective at 5:00 p.m. EST, following direct conversations with the leaders of both nations.
In statements shared via the Official White House Rapid Response account (@RapidResponse47), President Trump detailed the breakthrough:
“I just had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST. On Tuesday, the two Countries met for the first time in 34 years here in Washington, D.C., with our Great Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. I have directed Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Rubio, together with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Razin’ Caine, to work with Israel and Lebanon to achieve a Lasting PEACE. It has been my Honor to solve 9 Wars across the World, and this will be my 10th, so let’s, GET IT DONE!”
In a follow-up statement, President Trump added that he will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House for the first meaningful talks between the two countries since 1983.
“In addition to the statement just issued, I will be inviting the Prime Minister of Israel, Bibi Netanyahu, and the President of Lebanon, Joseph Aoun, to the White House for the first meaningful talks between Israel and Lebanon since 1983, a very long time ago. Both sides want to see PEACE, and I believe that will happen, quickly!”
The announcement marks a significant diplomatic development in a long-standing conflict. The White House Rapid Response team posted the statements shortly after they were issued, emphasizing the administration’s America First approach to resolving international conflicts.
President Trump has framed the ceasefire and upcoming talks as part of his broader record of brokering peace deals, positioning this as his tenth major conflict resolution.
Further details on the ceasefire terms and the White House summit are expected in the coming hours as the 5 p.m. EST start time approaches.
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