Trump Says Israel, Lebanon Agreed to 10-Day Ceasefire

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  April 16, 2026 at 16:32  |  2:25  |  Bloomberg Markets

Summary

Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports on President Trump's social media post announcing a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The ceasefire is unconfirmed by the countries involved but could influence ongoing US-Iran negotiations. Diplomatic efforts are led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance, with potential extensions to talks.

  • President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
  • Israel and Lebanon have not confirmed the ceasefire.
  • The White House maintains Israel's operation against Hezbollah is separate from US-Iran talks.
  • Trump invited leaders to the White House for discussions.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio and VP J.D. Vance are involved in diplomatic efforts.
  • US-Iran negotiations may be extended for two weeks for technical discussions.
  • Iran's foreign minister stated nuclear enrichment cannot be restrained.
  • Pakistan may continue as a mediator in US-Iran talks.
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