JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon. VERBATIM: In a video statement, Netanyahu said he was taking the step in an attempt “to advance” peace efforts with Lebanon. Speaking with reporters outside the White House, President Donald Trump says he’s hopeful. IS-LEB-TRUMP CUT-a-06-THUpm “the […]
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Israel & Lebanon Hold Ceasefire
JERUSALEM (AP) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon.
VERBATIM:
In a video statement, Netanyahu said he was taking the step in an attempt “to advance” peace efforts with Lebanon.
Speaking with reporters outside the White House, President Donald Trump says he’s hopeful.
IS-LEB-TRUMP CUT-a-06-THUpm “the White House”
Israel and Lebanon opened negotiations this week in Washington aimed at forging a peace agreement. The Hezbollah militant group, which has been fighting Israel for six weeks, has said it opposes the dialogue.
Bernie Bennett in Washington.
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