‘Hezbollah Must Act Nicely, No More Killing’: Trump On Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

Last Updated:April 17, 2026, 07:07 IST

Trump hails 10 day Israel Lebanon ceasefire, urges Hezbollah to act nicely, says truce follows talks with Netanyahu and Aoun and could lead to broader Middle East peace talks

US President Donald Trump on Friday urged Hezbollah to “act nicely" and support ongoing peace efforts, as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into effect amid continued tensions in the region. Follow Live Updates Here

“I hope Hezbollah acts nicely and well during this important period of time. It will be an GREAT moment for them if they do. No more killing. Must finally have PEACE!" Trump said, framing the truce as a key opportunity to move towards a broader resolution of the conflict.

Ceasefire Begins Amid Diplomatic Push

The ceasefire, which began at midnight local time in Israel and Lebanon, follows weeks of intense hostilities that have resulted in significant casualties and displacement. The truce is part of a broader diplomatic push led by Washington to de-escalate tensions not just between Israel and Lebanon, but also in the wider Middle East amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Trump said the agreement came after what he described as “excellent" conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. He indicated that both leaders had agreed to pause hostilities as a step towards a possible long-term peace arrangement.

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He also signalled that efforts were underway to bring the two leaders together for direct talks, potentially at the White House, in what could mark a significant diplomatic breakthrough after decades of hostility between the two nations.

‘Very Exciting’ Moment, Says Trump

Calling the development “very exciting," Trump said the ceasefire could pave the way for the first high-level engagement between Israel and Lebanon in decades. He added that Hezbollah was also part of the ceasefire understanding, suggesting that all parties had agreed to temporarily halt attacks.

According to Trump, the current pause in fighting is intended to last for about a week initially, during which there would be no aerial bombardment or military strikes. The aim, he said, is to assess whether conditions are conducive for a more durable peace agreement.

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“They’re going to be having a ceasefire, and that will include Hezbollah," Trump said, adding that “we’re not going to have bombs dropping" during this period.

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