- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by President Trump, went into effect, sparking celebrations in Beirut.
- The Senate rejected a Democratic-led effort to block U.S. arms sales to Israel, though a notable number of Democrats supported the measures citing concerns
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