US President Donald Trump says Israeli and Lebanese leaders have agreed a 10-day ceasefire beginning within hours
In a post on Truth Social, he says it will begin at 17:00 EST (22:00 BST). We’re yet to hear confirmation from either side
There is no mention in his statement of Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, with which Israel has been exchanging fire
Earlier, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said he had spoken to Trump, thanking him for his efforts to “secure lasting peace and stability”
It comes after Israeli air strikes destroyed a key bridge linking the south of Lebanon with the rest of the country. Israel says it’s targeting Hezbollah
Towns and villages across southern Lebanon are being levelled by Israeli demolitions, BBC Verify analysis shows
