President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin at 5 p.m. EST, following what he described as productive conversations with leaders from both countries.

President Trump stated he spoke with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that both sides committed to the temporary halt in hostilities as a step toward broader peace efforts.

The announcement comes after U.S.-facilitated talks in Washington, D.C., where officials from Israel and Lebanon reportedly met for the first time in decades. Secretary of State Marco Rubio played a central role in the discussions, which followed more than a month of conflict involving Israel and Hezbollah forces.

Trump said he has directed Vice President JD Vance, Secretary Rubio, and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan “Razin’” Caine to continue working with both sides to pursue a longer-term resolution.

While Trump described the development as a breakthrough, officials from Lebanon and Israel have offered limited public confirmation of direct coordination between their leaders. Lebanese authorities acknowledged contact with U.S. officials but did not confirm direct communication with Israel’s government, and Israeli officials have not publicly detailed any bilateral engagement.

The ceasefire announcement marks a potential pause in escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, where fighting has intensified in recent weeks. Trump also indicated he plans to invite both leaders to the White House for further discussions, which he described as an effort to achieve a lasting peace agreement.

If implemented, the ceasefire would represent the first formal pause in hostilities since the latest round of conflict began, though questions remain about enforcement and the prospects for extending the agreement beyond the initial 10-day period.