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Dear A.,
President Trump today announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
In a post this morning, the president
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said that he "had excellent conversations with the Highly Respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel. These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST."
President Trump
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added that he will be inviting Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Aoun to the White House for direct talks.
In a
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statement outlining the terms of the ceasefire, the State Department confirmed that "both nations will work to create conditions conducive to lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border, while preserving Israel’s inherent right to self-defense."
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You can read the full State Department press release here.
This ceasefire is an important first step toward what could become historic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon. While Hezbollah — Iran’s terror proxy — has made clear it does not consider itself bound by this ceasefire, this moment offers Lebanon’s leaders a chance to reclaim their country and chart a new course free from Iranian proxy control.
For decades, Hezbollah has attacked Americans and Israelis, destabilized the region, and imposed oppressive control over the Lebanese people and their society. Israeli communities have lived under constant attacks from Hezbollah, and any agreement must ensure that Israel has the freedom to defend itself.
In the lead-up to the ceasefire, Hezbollah launched barrages of more than 30 rockets at Israeli communities, injuring at least three civilians.
President Trump also
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announced today that Iran has"agreed to give us back the nuclear dust that’s way underground because of the attack we made with the B-2 bombers," and that he might travel to Islamabad should a deal be signed.
Finally, I encourage you to contact your senators following their votes last night on arms sales to Israel. It’s critical that senators hear from pro-Israel constituents expressing appreciation for those who voted to stand with Israel and disappointment for those who voted to block arms to our ally fighting a multi-front war.
Continue to follow our
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social media channels to stay informed in real-time.
Jake Braunstein
Senior Director, Policy Communications
Contact senators following their votes on arms sales to Israel
Last night, the Senate defeated two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel. The votes were
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40-59 and
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36-63 .
It’s critical that Senators hear from pro-Israel constituents, expressing appreciation for those who voted to stand with Israel and disappointment to those who voted to block arms to our ally fighting a multi-front war.
TAKE 45 SECONDS: Thank those who voted NO on Sanders' dangerous resolutions and express your disappointment in those who voted YES.
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In operational update, CENTCOM Commander says “There's been no better teammate than Israel.”
Today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine, and CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper
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provided an update on the U.S. military operations in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Adm. Cooper praised Israel for its role in the war against Iran, saying, "There's been no better teammate than Israel... Twice in the past two weeks, I've met with the Israeli Chief of Defense [Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir] to ensure that we remain closely aligned, and we do."
Gen. Caine said that 12 vessels have now been turned around since the blockade began, and that while U.S. forces have not had to board any vessel, they are prepared to do so if any vessels attempt to break the U.S. line.
Additionally, he emphasized that the blockade has been instrumental in blocking Iran's dark fleet, the vessels that carry illegal Iranian oil. Adding, they "are those illicit or illegal ships evading international regulations, sanctions, or insurance requirements."
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You can watch the full briefing below.
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Meanwhile, the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control intensified its pressure on Iran's illicit oil trade by sanctioning more than 25 individuals, companies, and vessels operating under oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani's network.
"Treasury is moving aggressively with Economic Fury by targeting regime elites like the Shamkhani family that attempt to profit at the expense of the Iranian people," Secretary Scott Bessent
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said . "Treasury will continue to cut off Iran’s illicit smuggling and terror proxy networks. Financial institutions should be on notice that Treasury will leverage all tools and authorities, including secondary sanctions, against those that continue to support Tehran’s terrorist activities."
IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons cache at school in southern Lebanon
The IDF today uncovered a
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massive Hezbollah weapons cache , more than 130 weapons at a school in the Bint Jbeil area of southern Lebanon, which included AK-47 machine guns, pistols, and magazines. The discovery reveals yet again Hezbollah’s abhorrent use of civilian infrastructure as shields for its weapons and fighters.
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Additionally, the IDF
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dismantled roughly 70 Hezbollah terror infrastructure sites in less than one minute, eliminating weapons caches, grenades, anti-aircraft missiles, and surveillance and combat equipment, as well as eliminating dozens of terrorists.
Israeli troops also struck a Hezbollah
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terror cell after it attempted to carry out two terrorist attacks (video below).
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IDF eliminates five Hamas terrorists in Gaza; U.S. officials join disarmament talks in Cairo
The IDF today carried out operations in Gaza City,
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eliminating three terrorists , all of whom were involved in rebuilding Hamas' military capabilities amidst the ceasefire.
One of the terrorists, Ahmed Abu Khdeira, a commander in Hamas’ communications unit, had been involved in advancing imminent terror attack plans on IDF troops.
In northern Gaza, the IDF
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eliminated two more Hamas terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line and approached Israeli troops.
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U.S. officials, led by Aryeh Lightstone, have
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joined disarmament talks with Hamas in Cairo.
Lightstone met with Board of Peace Leader Nickolay Mladenov and Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas' lead negotiator.
The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
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