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Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Oman on Thursday welcomed a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing support for strengthening the Lebanese state and limiting weapons to official institutions.
Syria described the truce as a “significant step” toward preventing further escalation in the region.
In a statement carried by the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Damascus said it supports efforts to preserve Lebanon’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the security of its people.
Jordan’s Foreign Ministry praised the “major positive role” played by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in securing the ceasefire.
It reaffirmed “absolute support” for the Lebanese state in asserting sovereignty across its territory and restricting weapons to state institutions.
Saudi Arabia also welcomed the agreement and commended the role of Lebanon’s leadership, reiterating its support for extending state authority and limiting arms to legitimate institutions.
Oman similarly welcomed the ceasefire and urged all parties to adhere to its terms, while expressing appreciation for U.S. mediation efforts.
Earlier Thursday, Trump said Israel and Lebanon would begin a 10-day ceasefire at midnight local time in Beirut and Tel Aviv (9 p.m. GMT).
“I just had excellent conversations with the highly respected President Joseph Aoun, of Lebanon, and Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, of Israel,” Trump said on Truth Social, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“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,” he added.
The announcement followed U.S.-mediated talks between Lebanese and Israeli delegations held Tuesday at the State Department in Washington.
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The truce comes after weeks of escalating conflict linked to the U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran launched on Feb. 28.
The conflict triggered retaliatory strikes by Tehran against U.S. allies in the Gulf and attacks by Hezbollah from Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes that killed more than 2,000 people and displaced about 1 million over six weeks.
A separate ceasefire in the Iran war is also in place, with efforts underway to reach a permanent agreement.
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