Israel Halts Beirut Strikes at U.S. Request Ahead of Regional Peace Talks
Following a direct appeal from the U.S. administration, Israel agreed on April 10, 2026, to halt its airstrike campaign against the Lebanese capital, Beirut. The pause was requested to facilitate upcoming peace negotiations in Islamabad and Washington. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly assured U.S. officials that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) would 'low-key' operations in Lebanon. The decision aims to prevent further regional escalation as diplomats attempt to secure a more permanent arrangement for the Lebanon-Israel border.