(2026-04-19). Who is behind the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and will talks manage to disarm Hezbollah? haaretz.com U.S. President Donald Trump announced a cease-fire had been reached between Israel and Lebanon and the two countries' leaders were invited to the White House to start a peace process. What conditions are at the base of the cease-fire and is it even possible to disarm Hezbollah?
(2026-04-19). US, Israel 'forced into two ceasefires' as regional balance of power shifts. asiapacificreport.nz Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: To look more at the latest developments in Lebanon and the Middle East region, we're joined by Dr Rami Khouri, a Palestinian American journalist and distinguished public policy fellow at the American University of Beirut. He's also a nonresident senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DC. Rami, we began talking…
(2026-04-19). Trump continues to strong-arm Netanyahu into cease-fires he is unprepared to accept. haaretz.com After backing Israeli escalation in Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. president is now forcing pauses and declaring victory — leaving Netanyahu to defend campaigns that fell short of their promised outcomes…
(2026-04-19). Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese government. ecns.cn Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in southern Lebanon.
(2026-04-19). Israeli army carries out demolitions in south Lebanon town. newarab.com 
Israeli forces on Saturday carried out demolitions in "The Israeli enemy is repeating its house detonating operations in the town of Bint Jbeil," Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) said, also reporting demolitions in other border towns where Israeli troops are present. | Bint Jbeil, located around five kilometres north of the Israeli border…
(2026-04-19). France blames Hezbollah for French peacekeeper death in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A The attack follows "Everything points to Hezbollah being responsible for this attack," Macron said…
(2026-04-18). Racine, April 18, 2026: Stand For Peace! Free Palestine! Stop the U.S. War On Iran! wibailoutpeople.org 
RALLY FOR PEACE Saturday the 18th of April, 12: 30 to 1: 30 at the MLK Plaza, corner of State St., Marquette, and Martin Luther King Drive! US and Israel continue slaughter in Iran and Lebanon, and Gaza. We have banners, signs, 2 chairs, & sidewalk chalk for the youth. Racine Coalition for Peace and Justice (RCPJ)…
(2026-04-18). Lebanon, Israel reach ceasefire deal. ummid.com In a major development to contain the raging war in the Middle East, Lebanon and Israel have reached a ceasefire deal.
(2026-04-18). Iran: Strait of Hormuz is Open; but with Conditions. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, announced on "X" Friday morning that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open." | He "In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is declared completely open for the remaining period of ceasefire, on the coordinated route as already announced by Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Rep. of Iran." | Araghchi's announcement came in the wake of an announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel…
(2026-04-18). Italian group slammed for showing Israeli film at Lebanon event. newarab.com 
A major cultural association in Rome is facing mounting criticism from Palestinian and Lebanese activists over its decision to screen an Israeli film at a fundraising event for ARCI Roma is a large left-wing social and cultural association that coordinates dozens of grassroots clubs and refugee-support projects across the However the activists accused it of promoting a "Zionist" narrative…
(2026-04-18). Lebanon president, PM discuss readiness for Israel talks. newarab.com 
Lebanon's president and prime minister discussed on Saturday preparations for the first direct negotiations with Israel in decades, as southerners headed home after the ceasefire in In a statement, the office of
(2026-04-18). Is the Lebanon Ceasefire a Strategic Defeat for Israel? juancole.com ( Washington, Tel Aviv, and their…
(2026-04-18). 10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon goes into effect. ecns.cn A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday local time (2100 GMT), following an earlier announcement by US President Donald Trump.
(2026-04-18). Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill one despite 'truce'. newarab.com 
At least one person was killed and several others were wounded in Israeli attacks on Lebanon on Saturday despite The 10-day truce came into effect at midnight on Friday, however, shortly after Israel launched new attacks in the south of the country. | A motorcyclist was killed and three others were wounded in shelling carried out by an Israeli drone on the town of Qounine in the An amb…
(2026-04-18). Israel says established a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, as it has in Gaza. aljazeera.com It is the first time Israel has referred to such a 'yellow line' in Lebanon, after using a similar measure in Gaza.
(2026-04-18). French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack. aljazeera.com The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
(2026-04-18). Israel uses Gaza tactics in Lebanon, establishes 'Yellow Line'. newarab.com 
Following the same tactics deployed in war-battered Israeli Army Radio on Friday night confirmed reports that the Yellow Line is up to 10 kilometres from the border, raising concerns that the demarcation can be used as justification by the Israeli military to target anyone who nears it. | A statement from the Israeli military on Saturday stated: "Over t…
(2026-04-18). Lebanon ceasefire: Families return south to ruins and hope. newarab.com 
By 4 am on Friday morning, Zahraa Hallal's family was already packed and driving south from their cramped Hamra apartment to find what remained of themselves in the village of Habboush, in the Nabatieh district. | The road that normally took an hour stretched to four, with thousands of cars moving in the same direction. | Dozens had moved only one hour after the ceasefire took effect, loaded with mattresses, bags, and whatever people had managed to carry when they left. | When the family's car finally reached the entrance to their village, 19-year-old Zahraa stepped out and stopped. The streets were covered in ru…
(2026-04-18). French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in south Lebanon. newarab.com 
A French soldier was killed and three others wounded while clearing a road in In calls with Lebanese President
(2026-04-18). Lebanon ceasefire result of resistance sacrifices: Qassem. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) — Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem Hezbollah Secretary General stresses that the ceasefire would not have been possible without the sacrifices of the resistance fighters on the front lines.