- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect, announced by President Trump, raising hopes for an end to the Iran war.
- Trump expressed willingness to travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, to finalize a peace deal with Iran.
- Democrats won another special election as A'Lilia M
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