(2026-04-21). What's Behind the Ceasefire in Lebanon? Rania Khalek. thealtworld.com BT's Rania Khalek breaks down Trump's announcement on April 16 of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The news, which was announced just a week after Israel's "Black Wednesday" massacre in Beirut and in Southern Lebanon, has generated mixed reactions, with debates emerging over who was responsible. | Khalek argues that "Iran forced the hand of Trump" and compelled Trump to impose a ceasefire on Israel and Netanyahu which did not want it and was ready to continue its war on Lebanon, no matter what the cost was. Khalek also discusses the details of the ceasefire and the one-sided nature of the terms.
(2026-04-21). Lebanese state not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah but be intimidated, PM says. al-monitor.com PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) – Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Tuesday his government was not seeking confrontation with Iran-backed Hezbollah, but it would not allow itself to be intimidated as it continues direct talks with Israel to end the conflict. Speaking at a news conference alongside France's President Emmanuel Macron, Salam said he would need all Lebanon's partners to help as direct talks at ambassador level continue later this week in Washington.
(2026-04-21). Israel Jails Soldiers in Jesus Statue Incident — After Dropping IDF Rape Case. truthout.org The Israeli military is removing and detaining the soldier who was shown sledgehammering the face of a Jesus Christ statue in a picture taken in a Christian village in southern Lebanon that generated controversy this week — just weeks after dropping charges against five soldiers who were allegedly caught on camera raping a Palestinian detainee. On Tuesday, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released… |
(2026-04-21). People in Mashhad denounce US-Israel attack, back Lebanon. en.mehrnews.com MASHHAD, Apr. 21 (MNA) — Strongly condemning the US and Israeli aggression against Iran, the martyr-fostering people in the shrine city of Mashhad renewed their allegiance with new Leader and showed their unity and solidarity with Lebanese people.
(2026-04-21). Israel punishes soldiers who desecrated crucifix in southern Lebanon. al-monitor.com JERUSALEM, April 21 (Reuters) – Israel's military removed two soldiers from combat duty and placed them in military detention for 30 days after they destroyed a crucifix in southern Lebanon, it said on Tuesday.A picture that showed an Israeli soldier taking the blunt side of an axe to a fallen sculpture of Jesus on the cross drew widespread condemnation on Monday from Israeli politicians, the United States and church leaders. It was posted by Younis Tirawi, a Palestinian reporter who has also posted images of Israeli soldiers' apparent misconduct in Gaza.
(2026-04-21). Group to sue US government over destroyed homes in Lebanon. newarab.com 
A group of Lebanese Americans have announced that they will sue the US administration over the destruction of their homes due to Israel's war on At a press conference on Monday at the Bint Jbail Cultural Centre in Dearborn, the Michigan-based Arab American Civil Rights League said it would sue
(2026-04-21). Egypt is trying to hold ceasefire in Lebanon together. newarab.com 
Egypt has welcomed the ceasefire hammered out between Lebanon and Israel, expressing support for efforts made by Lebanese institutions to impose control over Lebanese territories. | During a Egypt works, Sisi added, to support Lebanon and detach it from current regional tensions and crises. | The talks of the two l…
(2026-04-21). 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.
(2026-04-21). Headlines for April 21, 2026. democracynow.org Confusion Reigns Over U.S.-Iran Talks as Trump Says a Ceasefire Extension Is "Highly Unlikely", Military Veterans and Family Members Arrested in Capitol Hill Protest Against Iran War, Lebanese and Israeli Diplomats Prepare for Second Round of Talks as Lebanon Buries Its Dead, Israel Continues Deadly Attacks in Gaza, Reestablishes Evacuated West Bank Settlement, Amnesty International Blasts "Predatory World Order" of Netanyahu, Putin and Trump, Japan Abandons Ban on Weapons Exports in Latest Shift from Postwar Pacifism, Cuba Confirms Meeting with Senior U.S. Officials for the First Time Sin…
(2026-04-21). Macron vows to help Lebanese prepare negotiations with Israel. al-monitor.com PARIS, April 21 (Reuters) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday France will help Lebanese authorities prepare negotiations with Israel even if Paris was not directly part of the discussions.Speaking at a news conference alongside Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Macron said it was "secondary" for France to be sitting at the table of negotiations as it was in Lebanon's interest that everyone helps it in the negotiations.
(2026-04-21). Global fallout grows over Israeli soldier smashing Jesus statue in Lebanon. aljazeera.com Outrage continues to grow over the Israeli soldier who was photographed desecrating a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon.
(2026-04-21). France probes alleged illicit cash flight from Lebanon. newarab.com 
The probe is the latest in France to look into alleged corruption linked to the