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5 min readA ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, announced by President Trump, is set to take effect within hours, capping a week of diplomatic talks in Washington. That development leads a Wednesday newscast that also covers a Virginia political tragedy, a punishing East Coast heat wave, and a stark warning about Europe’s fuel reserves as the Iran War continues to strain global oil supplies.
Ceasefire Announced Between Lebanon and Israel
President Trump announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, set to begin at 5 PM Eastern. In a social media post, Trump said he had spoken with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and that both leaders had agreed to the pause in hostilities. The announcement came shortly after diplomats from both countries met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week.
The fighting has been part of a broader regional conflict tied to the Iran War. Israel has been occupying parts of southern Lebanon and bombing the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which has continued to launch strikes into Israel. The ceasefire’s effect on Hezbollah remains unclear, as the group is not controlled by the Lebanese state. Trump also said he would invite both leaders to Washington. Israeli media reported that Netanyahu had convened an urgent security cabinet call to discuss the deal.
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- 1 (00:05) **Ceasefire Announced: Lebanon-Israel** - President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, effective at 5 PM Eastern, after speaking with both leaders.
- 2 (01:12) **Ceasefire Reaction: Israeli Security Cabinet** - Israeli media reports that Prime Minister Netanyahu has convened an urgent security cabinet call to discuss the ceasefire agreement.
- 3 (01:28) **Senator Kaine on the Iran War** - Senator Tim Kaine speaks with NPR, vowing to force weekly war powers votes and refusing to write a "blank check for another endless war."
- 4 (02:02) **Virginia Tragedy: Ex-Lt. Gov. Fairfax** - Investigators say former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife and then killed himself overnight.
- 5 (03:02) **East Coast Heat Wave** - High temperature records are likely to be broken on the East Coast, with summer-like heat in the low 90s forecast for New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.
- 6 (03:41) **Midwest Storms** - Heavy rain and strong winds flooded streets and damaged buildings across the Midwest.
- 7 (03:57) **Oil Prices and Jet Fuel Shortage** - Due to the Iran War, oil prices remain elevated, and U.S. gas prices are still above $4 a gallon.
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