EU welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges respect for sovereignty

EU welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges respect for sovereignty European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has welcomed a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon announced by US President Donald Trump. "I welcome the announced 10 day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by President Trump. This is a relief, as this conflict has already claimed far too many lives," von der Leyen wrote on X.