JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, April 17 (Xinhua) -- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Friday, following an announcement earlier by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The leaders of the two countries "have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST (2100 GMT)," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday.
As the truce took effect, the Israeli military said it is "on high alert in defense and will operate in accordance with directives from the political echelon." ■
