Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, US-Iran Talks

0:00Israel just locked in a 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, kicking off Thursday at 5 p.m. Eastern time. President Trump dropped the news, saying Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Lebanon's President signed off. Key catch, Israel aim pulling troops from southern Lebanon. Netanyahu confirmed the deal, but stressed troops' hold positions. Lebanon's Prime Minister welcomed it, while Hezbollah insists on resistance rights if forces linger. Israel's UN ambassador warned they'll hit back at any threats. Trump even invited both leaders to the White House for peace talks. The fighting exploded after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran late February, sparking Hezbollah rockets and an Israeli ground push. Lebanese officials count over 2,100 dead and 1 million displaced. Israel reports 12 soldiers and two civilians killed. A prior 2024 truce saw thousands of violations. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief hit Tehran to push second-round U.S. Iran talks before

1:01the April 22 deadline. They're the sole mediators, but Iran's dodging nuclear commitments remains a roadblock. Iran demands ending attacks on Hezbollah and freeing 6 billion in frozen funds. Tensions spike as Iran's military threatens to choke shipping in the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and Red Sea over the U.S. Hormuz blockade. Close on the ground, mix hope with frustration, eyeing if this fragile pause holds or crumbles into more chaos. Local news, powered by AI. This is California News Today.