Netanyahu says he has agreed to a 10-day ceasefire to give peace with Lebanon a chance

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he has agreed to a temporary 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon to give time to forge US President Donald Trump’s initiative for a peace deal between Israel and Lebanon.

In a video statement, Netanyahu said a peace deal must include the dismantling of Hezbollah. He added that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon.

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Netanyahu also said that Trump assured him that he is determined to continue the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and dismantle Iran’s nuclear capabilities.