April 17, 2026 — Lebanese civilians force past barriers to reach southern Lebanon despite IDF warnings. According to videos circulating on social media, the civilians who fled north at the start of Israel’s war with Hezbollah are trying to make their way back south via the Litani’s central bridge.

April 17, 2026 — Jordan faces a dangerous bind between Hamas and Israel. Since Oct. 7, two opposing forces have been at work in Jordan. On one side: the strengthening of the Muslim Brotherhood and calls to scrap the peace treaty with Israel.

April 17, 2026 — Trump says 2nd round of Iran talks could be this weekend, war ‘should’ end soon. US president repeats claim that Tehran has agreed to surrender its ‘nuclear dust,’ says blockade of Hormuz has been effective; Iran’s UN envoy ‘cautiously optimistic’ about talks

April 17, 2026 — Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon maintained overnight. Ceasefire agreement between Jerusalem and Beirut took effect at midnight. The ceasefire held throughout the night, even though Lebanon claimed there had been violations on Israel’s part.

April 17, 2026 — Netanyahu: Opportunity for historic peace deal with Lebanon. The prime minister spoke before Israel and Lebanon began a 10-day ceasefire.

April 17, 2026 — Israel-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window – but Hezbollah still holds the door. NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The breakthrough in Israel-Lebanon talks is that both sides now agree that Hezbollah is the problem, but whether Lebanon can do anything about it is a different question

April 17, 2026 — Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day truce. The agreement does not call for a withdrawal of Israeli ground forces from Lebanon and says that the initial ceasefire may be extended “as Lebanon effectively demonstrates its ability to assert its sovereignty.”

April 16, 2026 — Trump: Israel, Lebanon agreed to 10-day ceasefire starting at midnight. IDF to maintain positions in southern Lebanon during truce, Israeli official tells ‘Post’ • Trump invites Netanyahu, Aoun for historic White House talks after separate phone calls

April 16, 2026 — Hamas plans to use Iran, Lebanon negotiations to avoid disarmament, gain control of Gaza’s BoP. A source from the security establishment warned that Hamas is taking advantage of Israel’s focus on the Hezbollah situation and the US focus on the Iranian front to buy time.

April 16, 2026 — Intelligence capabilities fuel America’s game-changing naval blockade. The United States Navy’s maritime cordon targets Iran’s economic lifelines while relying on advanced intelligence, surveillance and interception systems.

April 15, 2026 — Hezbollah terrorists caught off guard as IDF troops encircle enemy in Bint Jbeil. Dozens of Hezbollah terrorists, including members of the Radwan force, trapped after failing to detect quiet Israeli advance in southern Lebanon, with some killed trying to flee and others left fighting in desperate urban battle

April 15, 2026 — ‘We’re on the same side’: Israel, Lebanon envoys conclude historic peace talks. Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors met in Washington to discuss disarming Hezbollah and achieving peace, with the US mediating talks to ensure Israel’s long-term security.