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EU's Von Der Leyen: Welcomes the 10-day Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon
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Posted on April 16, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 16, 2026
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas welcomed the U.S.-mediated 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, emphasizing support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and expanded humanitarian aid to alleviate civilian suffering.
EU President Von der Leyen Welcomes Israel-Lebanon 10-Day Ceasefire
European Leaders Respond to Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Announcement
Von der Leyen's Statement on the Ceasefire
BRUSSELS, April 16 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, and reiterated that Europe would continue to call for the respect of Lebanon's territorial integrity.
Relief for the Region
"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," wrote von der Leyen on X.
Support for Lebanon's Sovereignty
"Europe will continue to call for the full respect of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. And we will keep supporting the Lebanese people through substantial humanitarian aid," she added.
Reaction from EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas
Ceasefire as a Path to Peace
The ceasefire announcement was also welcomed by the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas.
"A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will provide urgently the cessation of hostilities, the needed relief for civilians who have suffered a lot over the last few weeks. We hope that both parties also confirm this ceasefire. A ceasefire must be now used to step back from the violence and also create space for negotiations for a more lasting peace," said Kallas, speaking while on a trip to Morocco.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta; Editing by Toby Chopra/Lili Bayer)
Key Takeaways
- •Von der Leyen praised the 10‑day ceasefire as a relief amid high civilian casualties, reaffirming EU calls for Lebanon’s territorial integrity and pledging continued substantial humanitarian assistance through EU channels. (lemonde.fr)
- •Foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas endorsed the ceasefire as essential for civilian relief and urged both parties to confirm it and use the pause to pave the way for lasting peace negotiations. (lemonde.fr)
- •The EU has ramped up its humanitarian response to Lebanon in recent months, including tens of millions in emergency funding and long‑term support exceeding €100 million in 2024 alone. (enlargement.ec.europa.eu)
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Frequently Asked Questions about EU's Von der Leyen: welcomes the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon
1Who announced the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon?
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire, which was welcomed by European leaders.
2What was the EU's response to the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire?
EU leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas, welcomed the ceasefire and called for respect for Lebanon's sovereignty.
3How does the EU plan to support Lebanon following the ceasefire?
The EU will continue supporting the Lebanese people with substantial humanitarian aid and advocacy for territorial integrity.
4What is the significance of the ceasefire according to EU officials?
EU officials stated the ceasefire offers relief, reduces hostilities, and opens space for possible negotiations for lasting peace.
5Where was the EU's statement on the ceasefire made?
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made the statement from Brussels, while Kaja Kallas spoke during a trip to Morocco.
