politics
April 17, 2026
IDF to remain in its positions in Lebanon after ceasefire takes effect
The Israeli PM announced that, at the request of US President Donald Trump, the ceasefire "would begin at midnight"
TL;DR
- The IDF will remain in their positions in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire takes effect.
- The ceasefire is set to begin at midnight.
- The decision for the ceasefire to start at midnight was made at the request of US President Donald Trump.
- The announcement was made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an emergency conference call of the security cabinet.
- There was no vote among the ministers regarding the ceasefire.
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