Israel and Lebanon Enter U.S.-Brokered 10-Day Ceasefire
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially took effect on April 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET following U.S.-brokered negotiations. The deal aims to end seven weeks of hostilities that have caused significant casualties and regional displacement. While celebrations were reported in Beirut, the Israeli government emphasized the truce is conditional on the Lebanese government's ability to assert sovereignty. Hezbollah conducted 37 final attacks targeting Israeli forces just prior to the deadline.
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Country: Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Severity: HIGH
Source: Institute for the Study of War