Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire after Trump warns Netanyahu over Lebanon

A ceasefire agreement has reportedly been reached between the State of Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah following heightened diplomatic pressure from United States President Donald Trump, who is said to have cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against further military operations in Lebanon.

The ceasefire comes after days of escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, raising fears of a broader regional conflict amid ongoing instability across the Middle East.

Diplomatic sources indicated that intensive behind-the-scenes negotiations involving regional and international mediators helped secure the truce.

According to reports, Trump expressed concern that continued military action in Lebanon could undermine ongoing efforts to stabilize the region and risk drawing additional actors into the conflict.

The U.S. president reportedly urged Netanyahu to exercise restraint and prioritize diplomatic solutions over further escalation.

The warning is believed to have come during a series of high-level communications between Washington and Tel Aviv, as the United States sought to prevent the situation from spiraling into a full-scale war.

Under the terms of the ceasefire, both Israel and Hezbollah are expected to halt offensive military operations, while mechanisms for monitoring compliance are being established through international and regional channels.

Security officials from both sides have yet to release detailed information about the agreement.

Israeli authorities have maintained that their military actions were aimed at neutralizing security threats posed by Hezbollah fighters operating near the northern border.

Hezbollah, meanwhile, has accused Israel of provoking hostilities through repeated strikes inside Lebanese territory.

The latest truce has been welcomed by regional leaders and the international community, many of whom had warned that continued fighting could have devastating humanitarian and economic consequences for Lebanon and further destabilize an already volatile region.

Analysts say the ceasefire represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough, although questions remain about its durability given the long history of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Previous ceasefire arrangements have often been tested by sporadic clashes and mutual accusations of violations.

The development also highlights Trump’s growing involvement in Middle Eastern diplomacy as his administration seeks to contain multiple regional crises and prevent the expansion of ongoing conflicts.

Residents on both sides of the border have expressed cautious optimism following the announcement, hoping the agreement will bring an end to weeks of uncertainty and reduce the threat of renewed violence.

While the ceasefire is expected to ease immediate tensions, observers say lasting peace will depend on broader political negotiations addressing the underlying security and territorial disputes that have fueled decades of confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah.