10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal

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🗞️ Driving the news: A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect Thursday evening after a U.S.-brokered agreement announced by President Donald Trump and confirmed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

🔭 The context: The truce follows weeks of escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah that began after regional tensions surged following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
• The ceasefire aims to pause Israeli strikes in Lebanon and open the door to negotiations toward a longer-term security arrangement
• However, Hezbollah did not formally negotiate the deal and has issued ambiguous statements about recognizing it

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Armed conflict in the Eastern Mediterranean region carries significant environmental risks
• Airstrikes, infrastructure destruction and fuel-related incidents can cause oil leaks, chemical pollution, and ecosystem damage
• Prolonged instability delays reconstruction and climate resilience investments in already vulnerable coastal and urban areas

⏭️ What’s next: The ceasefire is set to last 10 days but could be extended if negotiations progress toward a permanent security agreement
• U.S. officials have indicated that direct talks between Israel and Lebanon may take place in the coming weeks

📈 One stat: More than 1 million people have been displaced in Lebanon during the latest phase of the conflict, according to the United Nations

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