10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins
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President Donald Trump on Thursday said peace talks with Iran could resume this weekend as Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will work with Israel and Lebanon, Trump said.
Following the highest level contacts in decades between Israel and Lebanon last week, a U.S. State Department spokesperson said Washington would host a second round of ambassador-level talks between Lebanon and Israel on Thursday. Hezbollah strongly opposes the contacts.
By Thomas Suen and Louisa Gouliamaki TYRE, Lebanon, April 17 (Reuters) - Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes before a ceasefire came into force.
The leader of the Iran-backed militia said that a more durable peace with Israel would require the fulfillment of a list of long-standing demands.
The concerns echo the findings in a report from the Pentagon in early April, which determined that Iran was actively digging out its remaining arsenal of missiles and launchers
The ceasefire appears to have led Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing the global energy crisis. But major obstacles remain, as Hezbollah has not formally agreed to the truce and wants Israel to withdraw.
The Trump administration feels “good about prospects of a deal” with Iran, the White House said, noting that a potential second round of talks would likely be held in Pakistan. Follow along for live updates.