A ten-day ceasefire was implemented between Lebanon and Israel following intense fighting. The truce is occurring amid diplomatic efforts, including potential leaders' meetings, aimed at resolving the wider regional conflict.

A ten-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday as US President Donald Trump pushes for broader regional diplomacy, including a possible first-ever leaders’ meeting. The truce comes amid efforts to end wider conflict involving Iran and follows weeks of intense fighting and heavy casualties.