What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Al Jazeera DiplomaticNews ReportEN 10 min read 100% complete by Priyanka ShankarApril 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM

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Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain

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In April 2026, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon went into effect, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, to allow for further negotiations towards a lasting peace agreement. The ceasefire follows six weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, resulting in significant casualties and displacement in Lebanon. According to the U.S. State Department, Israel retains the right to self-defense against imminent attacks during the truce. While Trump expressed hope for Hezbollah's cooperation, the group was not directly involved in the ceasefire talks and has approached the agreement with caution, warning that any targeting of Lebanese sites would be considered a violation.

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Ali Fayyad, a Hezbollah politician, told Al Jazeera Arabic that the group will approach the newly announced ceasefire with “caution and vigilance”.

quote — Ali Fayyad100% confidence

Under the terms of the ceasefire agreement, Israel will “preserve its right to take all necessary measures in self-defence”, while not carrying out “any offensive military operations”.

quote — US State Department100% confidence

The truce was announced by United States President Donald Trump on Thursday and came into effect at 21:00 GMT.

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Israel and Lebanon have announced a 10-day ceasefire to allow negotiations for a more permanent security and peace agreement to continue.

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In its war on Lebanon, Israel has killed at least 2,196 people and displaced more than one million.

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Tehran 30% Sidon 40% Ali Fayyad 40% US State Department 50% Iran 60% United States 70% Donald Trump ×490% Hezbollah ×590% Israel ×795% Lebanon ×795%

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ceasefire 100% israel-lebanon 90% hezbollah 80% negotiations 70% trump 60% security agreement 60% peace agreement 50% ceasefire violations 50% self-defence 40%