US President Donald Trump announced that Israel is now prohibited from conducting military strikes in Lebanon, emphasizing this decision through a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. This declaration comes alongside a 10-day ceasefire aimed at facilitating negotiations for a longer-term security arrangement following six weeks of intense fighting with Hezbollah, which has resulted in at least 2,196 deaths and displaced over one million people in Lebanon. Trump stated that the United States would manage certain nuclear-related materials and work separately with Lebanon to address the Hezbollah situation. While the US State Department confirmed that Israel retains the right to self-defense, it emphasized that offensive military operations are restricted during this period. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed optimism that this agreement could pave the way for a broader deal with Lebanon, while Hezbollah has approached the ceasefire with caution, warning against any violations.