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Israel’s ceasefire with Lebanon, backed by the US, curbs Iran’s leverage by tying Lebanon's flanks to Tehran–Washington talks, keeps Israel’s right to defend itself intact, and conditions any withdrawal on Hezbollah’s disarmament in the south, signaling a new regional balance—even as doubts linger over Donald Trump’s stance.
Live updates show intensifying US-Iran tensions, Trump pushing revisions to a potential peace framework, ongoing clashes near southern Lebanon as Israel claims the Beaufort Castle, and persistent warnings over Strait of Hormuz amid broader regional diplomacy.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of their fragile ceasefire after talks in Washington, with the US planning renewed political negotiations and a security track at the Pentagon as fighting continues and casualties rise along the border.
The third round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations opens in Washington with military representatives taking part for the first time, as the US seeks a detailed framework before the end of a three-week ceasefire. Lebanon’s delegation is led by former ambassador Simon Karam and current envoy Nada Hamadeh Mouawad, while Israel’s includes Yechiel Leiter and Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin; Washington is pressing Beirut to concede on a major step such as repealing Lebanon’s 1955 normalization law, against a backdrop of Iranian concerns and Hezbollah calls for a national referendum on direct talks.
Washington announced a three-week extension of the 10‑day Israel–Lebanon ceasefire as White House talks resume, with Trump inviting Netanyahu and Lebanon’s president to meet and signaling continued U.S. mediation toward a longer-term settlement; despite the pause, both sides have continued attacks and Hezbollah remains a central obstacle, making progress heavily dependent on broader U.S.–Iran diplomacy and Lebanon’s ability to curb militant activity.
President Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire after envoy talks in Washington, with the US pledging to help Lebanon counter Hezbollah as leaders from both countries are slated to visit the White House while fighting and casualties continue in the region.
Hezbollah rejected President Trump’s three‑week extension of the Israel‑Lebanon ceasefire as meaningless, highlighting the militant group’s continued influence in Lebanon while Israel carries out fresh strikes and Washington seeks a longer‑term peace deal amid rising regional tensions.
Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as Washington pursues longer pause and broader Iran talks. The White House hosted Israeli and Lebanese officials, with Trump signaling a possible future meeting with Netanyahu and Lebanon’s Aoun. Lebanese officials cautioned that ongoing Israeli strikes and occupation hinder trilateral talks, while Hezbollah rockets and IDF retaliatory strikes occurred during the ceasefire window. The United States aims to reduce violence and support Lebanon’s security while advancing separate talks with Iran.
A viral image purportedly shows an Israeli soldier using a jackhammer to smash a Jesus statue in Debel, southern Lebanon, amid Israeli presence and a newly in effect ceasefire. Debel’s municipality confirmed the statue is in the village but could not confirm damage. The incident drew online outrage, including from MAGA figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz. Christians in the region have faced growing harassment under Israeli rule, and while the Israeli military did not deny the photo’s authenticity, it said that if real, it would not align with the army’s values.
The United States brokered a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that began on April 16, intended to create space for good‑faith negotiations toward a lasting peace. Israel retains the right to self‑defense and will keep a security presence in southern Lebanon, while Lebanon is expected to curb Hezbollah and other armed groups. Washington will facilitate further talks, with both Israeli and Lebanese leaders welcoming the pause, and Hezbollah signaling willingness to participate under conditions of a broader halt. The deal follows heavy fighting that has displaced more than 1 million people and caused thousands of deaths, raising concerns about continued occupation plans and long‑term stability in the region.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States, has begun, with Israel keeping troops in a security zone and Hezbollah urging civilians to delay returning until the pause is clarified; Iran welcomed the truce while the Lebanese army urged restraint, and clashes continued ahead of the ceasefire as negotiators seek a longer-term peace and border security. The war has killed more than 2,100 people and displaced over 2 million in Lebanon.