By Anna Stewart • April 17, 2026 US President Donald Trump has confirmed that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin at 7am AEST Friday. What we know: After speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Trump said on social media, “These two leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10-day CEASEFIRE” (The Age).