Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin at midnight on Thursday (16 April). The truce comes amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia, and is linked to wider US–Iran peace negotiations. A meeting between Aoun and Netanyahu is expected in Washington next week, marking a rare Israeli–Lebanese summit.
The truce comes amid ongoing Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militia, and is linked to wider US–Iran peace negotiations. A meeting between Aoun and Netanyahu is expected in Washington next week, marking a rare Israeli–Lebanese summit.
Netanyahu described the pause as a potential step toward a “historic peace agreement”, while maintaining that Hezbollah’s disarmament remains essential. Lebanon is likely to push for a full Israeli withdrawal from its territory.
Key developments:
• At least 2,196 killed and 7,185 wounded in Lebanon over seven weeks of Israeli strikes
• Israel plans a 10km security zone in southern Lebanon
• Hezbollah signals conditional compliance with the ceasefire
• Parallel US–Iran talks remain unresolved, with disputes over nuclear limits and regional security
The ceasefire’s durability may influence broader regional diplomacy, particularly negotiations involving Iran and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
ℹ️ AP News, The Guardian
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